The way the Indian squad picked out and sledged opening batsman Zak Crawley at the end of Day 3 likely annoyed Stokes, according to former England cricketer Stuart Broad.
On the fifth day of the Lord’s Test between England and India, Ben Stokes has been blazing. KL Rahul was massively dismissed by the star all-rounder during a long 9.2-over session at the beginning of the day. Stokes reminded the Indian hitters that they were under a lot of strain at the Home of Cricket by bowling with a lot of steam and being at their face.
The Indian team focussing on Zak Crawley in that one over would have motivated him in this match.
“He wouldn’t have liked the fact that one of his players was out there alone, with only Ben Duckett for company, and the team going at him,” Broad said on Sky Sports Cricket, adding that it was fantastic to see and a lot of fun.
When was the last time I saw this England squad so eloquent? Stuart Broad
During the third Test, Broad, who played for England from 2006 to 2023, was unable to recall the last time he witnessed the Three Lions being as outspoken as they are now. He listed a few of the times that England verbally attacked the team captained by Shubman Gill.
“This England team is more talkative than I’ve seen them in a long time. When Archer bowls the bouncer to Reddy, he knows he’s under pressure because everyone is around him. The Nottingham native said, “That was ignited.”
Stokes tells the batters they are under pressure and invites them to drive while bowling and speaking. He’s trying to change the Indian thinking and starting a mental battle. He said, “His team is right there with him.”
With just two games remaining, the victor of the third Test will take a 2-1 lead in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, making it a crucial match.
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