India clinched the Test series against England with a 3-1 victory after winning the final Test in just three days. The dominant performance by Team India raised questions about England’s Bazball approach, which focuses on aggressive batting. India’s win was led by captain Rohit Sharma and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who took five wickets in his 100th Test match.
This victory marked India’s 17th consecutive home Test series win, showcasing their dominance in familiar conditions. Despite missing key players like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami, India’s bench strength shone through with impressive performances from debutants like Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, Sarfaraz Khan, and Devdutt Padikkal.
England’s flamboyant approach, under the guidance of Brendon “Baz” McCullum and Ben Stokes, seemed to falter in the face of India’s spin attack. Ben Duckett’s reckless dismissal highlighted the limitations of England’s aggressive batting strategy.
Stokes defended England’s approach, emphasizing the need for positivity and innovation against India’s spin bowlers. While Joe Root demonstrated a more tempered approach to counter the spin, Stokes maintained that an attacking mindset was crucial in challenging the strong Indian team.
Overall, India’s series win was a testament to their depth and talent, with head coach Rahul Dravid praising the emergence of young players who stepped up during the series. With this victory, India solidified their position at the top of the World Test Championship standings and continued their unbeaten streak at home.
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