As England prepares to face India within the upcoming five-match Check collection beginning January 25, former Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha has weighed in on the challenges the English workforce may face. Ojha believes that England will persist with their aggressive Bazball strategy, which has been profitable below the management of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. Nevertheless, he additionally emphasised the necessity for England to have a backup plan, particularly contemplating the spin-friendly situations in India.
Talking about England’s Bazball technique, Ojha acknowledged, “I feel England will be very confident with the strategy they have adopted. But they need a backup plan because the conditions won’t be like what they were in Pakistan.” He identified that the wickets in Pakistan have been extra favorable to batsmen, whereas in India, the situations would closely favor spinners. Ojha believes that England’s skill to adapt to those situations can be essential to their success within the collection.
“Bazball involves playing fearless cricket, and England tries to gain a psychological edge using this strategy. Executing Bazball will be difficult in India because it won’t be easy to play the Indian spinners or for that matter Jasprit Bumrah and the other pace bowlers,” Ojha added, highlighting the challenges England may face towards India’s formidable bowling assault.
Whereas England has opted for a preparatory camp within the UAE to arrange for the collection, Ojha famous that some former cricketers have suggested them to follow in India for higher acclimatization. Regardless of the criticism, England is ready to reach in India on January 22 and might need restricted follow periods earlier than the collection opener in Hyderabad.
Ojha’s insights make clear the tactical issues England might want to make as they put together to face India in what guarantees to be an thrilling Check collection.
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