In the third Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, former England pacer Stuart Broad cited Yashasvi Jaiswal’s poor decision as the pivotal moment that led to England’s incredible comeback. England gained a significant 2-1 lead in the five-match series with this win.
Broad critiqued Jaiswal’s choice of shots and highlighted how crucial early wickets are in high-pressure, low-scoring chases.
While acknowledging Jaiswal’s enormous ability to manage a game from the outset, he pointed out that he gave the opposition the momentum.
“If you come to bowl in a low chase, when you are defending, and you have a Sehwag, Warner, or the opening batsmen who can steal the game from you, and they are up 60 for none or one off ten, the game is pretty much over.” England says, “Okay, we’re in,” after Jaiswal’s awful shot and subsequent exit. I’m shocked he didn’t try to cut it over the off-side. “He is the player who advances the scoreboard,” Broad stated on the podcast “For the Love of Cricket.”
Broad went on to explain that England was able to take control because of the early removal of such an opening in the fourth innings. He emphasised that England was able to benefit because of Jaiswal’s error, drawing comparisons to other dynamic openers who have reduced chases to simple formalities.
England was able to control the ball, build up attacking fields, and exert pressure as soon as Karun Nair entered the game because he plays every ball on its own merit. That, in my opinion, was a really significant occasion. Jaiswal is gone, and England is making that early breakthrough,” Broad continued.
With two Test matches left and England leading 2-1, India will need to recover swiftly and forcefully. With all hopes on India to put up a strong showing and help level the series, the fourth Test is scheduled to start on July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester.
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