India’s Impressive Test Victory Against Bangladesh
In a thrilling Test match at Kanpur, India showcased their aggressive cricket style, earning praise from England’s opener Zak Crawley. Despite losing two days to rain, India turned the game around against Bangladesh, securing a 2-0 series win. After Bangladesh ended day one at 107/3, India quickly dismissed them for 233 and scored 285/9. On the final day, India bowled out Bangladesh for 146, chasing a target of 95 runs with ease.
Zak Crawley’s Admiration
Zak Crawley, speaking before England’s Test against Pakistan, expressed admiration for India’s attacking play, calling their players world-class. England, under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, have adopted a similar aggressive approach known as ‘Bazball’. Crawley has been a key player in this strategy, scoring 1,621 runs in 26 Tests since McCullum’s appointment.
England and Pakistan’s Test Championship Standings
England currently holds fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship standings, while Pakistan is eighth. Pakistan, led by Shan Masood, faces pressure as they prepare to host England, having not won a home Test since February 2021.
England Test Squad for Pakistan
The England squad includes Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, and Chris Woakes.
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Zak Crawley -: Zak Crawley is a cricketer from England. He plays for the England national cricket team and is known for his batting skills.
Test match -: A Test match is a type of cricket game that is played over five days. It is considered the longest and most traditional form of cricket.
Bazball -: Bazball is a nickname for the aggressive and entertaining style of cricket played by England under coach Brendon McCullum. It focuses on scoring runs quickly and taking risks.
ICC World Test Championship -: The ICC World Test Championship is a tournament for Test cricket teams from around the world. Teams earn points based on their performance in Test matches, and the top teams compete for the championship.