“I staggered”: Michael Vaughn slams England after Ben Stokes first chose to bowl with India in the Headingley Test
After the dominant batting display India On the first day of the batters First Test Match Former English opening match commentator Headingly Michael Vaughn He expressed his frustration England side. He criticized the poor decision to invite India to hit first, calling it a major tactical mistake. Visitors absolutely hit a British bowling on the first day, putting 359 runs on the board.
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Speaking about the BBC Test Match Special, Vaughn, who has known Headingley well since his play date, said he was shocked by England’s decision on the first day. Ben Stokes“After winning the toss, I chose to bowl first and felt that was an obvious mistake. Vaughn said he should have looked at the terms of the day rather than following what had worked in the past. According to him, the decision should be based on the present, not on old habits. Stokes’ decision to bowl first was widely criticized throughout the British cricket circles.
“I staggered when he said he would go to the bowl. Tradition is out the window. You have to choose your decision at the moment. The former English cricketer said.
When it comes to playing with Leeds, the old-fashioned traditionalist Vaughan says that when the sun is shining and the weather is dry, the right decision is always to hit first.
“I’m an old-fashioned traditionalist here in Leeds. When the sun is shining, dry weather will hit you hard.” He added more.
Indian eyes are huge total after the first day of Runfest
Batting first, the Indian side offered a record-breaking run fest on the first day of the first test. After a great opening stand, the Twin Centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill We sewed together a 129-run partnership with just 163 deliveries. later, Rishab pants He joined the party with an astounding, unbeaten knock of 65 runs. He also sewed up a key 138-run partnership with Gill that lasted until the end of the day, completely entertaining the crowd. With both Gill and Pants settling in the crease, visitors are now focusing on a massive first inning of total.