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ToggleBen Duckett feels India’s decision to employ a night watchman late on the third day of the third Test was a sign of respect for England’s aggressive tactics. Ben Duckett stated that England will continue with their aggressive strategy in the ongoing red-ball match in Rajkot. He also said that England should get credit for India’s aggressive cricket.
The Indian bowlers dismissed the opposition for 319 runs on the third day of the match. In their second innings, they adopted a positive approach. Despite the lead being over 300, they chose to send Kuldeep Yadav as the night watchman just before the stumps on Day 3.
They Might Take Some Credit For Playing Poorly – Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra responded to Ben Duckett’s remarks, saying that if India secures victory in the series, England might take some credit for its subpar performance.
“If India wins the series…they might take some credit for playing poorly too,” Chopra posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
If India wins the series…they might take some credit for playing poorly too 🤪 https://t.co/sudLcPFd1v
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 18, 2024
We Should Get Some Credit For It – Ben Duckett
Aakash Chopra’s comments were related to England’s Ben Duckett seeking credit for his team’s role in Yashasvi Jaiswal’s aggressive century on the third day.
“When you see players from opposition playing like this I feel we should get some credit for it. Exciting to see him play aggressive cricket. He looks an incredible player and unfortunately, he is in great form!,” Duckett said at the press conference after the day’s play on Saturday.
India Are Slightly Wary Of Us – Ben Duckett
Speaking to TNT Sports, Ben Duckett remarked that India’s decision to employ a nightwatchman with a lead exceeding 300 demonstrates their caution towards England.
“India sending in a nightwatchman when they are over 300 ahead shows they are slightly wary of us. We are going to continue the way that we play and if we get two or three blokes in on that pitch scoring quickly, you never know what can happen,” said Duckett.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Smashes Brilliant Century On Day 3
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a fantastic century during India’s second innings on the third day. The left-handed batter scored 35 runs off 73 balls at one stage but accelerated his innings to reach the milestone. He scored 104 off 133 before retiring hurt due to back spasms.
After the dismissal of Shubman Gill, who scored 91 runs off 151 deliveries, Jaiswal returned to the crease on the fourth day. The 22-year-old scored an unbeaten 149 runs off 189 balls, including 11 fours and seven sixes, as India reached 314/4 before the lunch break.
Earlier in England’s first innings, Ben Duckett played a brilliant knock, scoring 153 runs off 151 balls, which included two sixes and 23 boundaries. Despite his efforts, the team was bowled out for 319 runs. No other England batter managed to reach the half-century mark.
After a solid start at 224/2 in response to India’s 445, England’s innings took a turn when Joe Root (18) fell to a risky shot against Jasprit Bumrah. Root’s dismissal sparked a batting collapse, with England losing eight wickets for just 95 runs thereafter.
