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England batsman Harry Brook gave a strong warning to India on the fourth day of the second Test in Edgbaston, saying that England is ready to chase any target, even if the hosts are behind and India is England …Read more
Brook’s gathering, said 500 runs will also go to chase, Gill challenged
After being reduced to 84/5 at the beginning of the third day, the 303 -run partnership was saved by a 303 -run partnership between England’s Brook (158) and debut Jamie Smith (104), giving his team a chance to fight. But England were dismissed for 407 runs in response to India’s 587 runs due to late collapse, in which Mohammad Siraj (6/70) and Akash Deep (4/83) were damaged.
England may be far behind in Azbaston Test, but their players are not ready to bow down. Brook, who scored a century in the first innings, thinks something else. Brook told the BBC. “Everyone knows that whatever goals we will give us, we will try to achieve it. We have done this before and we will try again. [जेमी स्मिथ] Nice to spend some time with Hopefully we will return. Brook also praised the Indian bowlers and accepted the turning point after his dismissal. “If I am not out, we would not be in this position. Akash and Siraj bowled well. They attacked the stump with all kinds of ways to get out. What Brook said shows England’s aggressive mentality in this Bazball era, which shows no intention to play for a draw. But when India is looking towards the target of more than 500, it will only change in the bravery of England.
Harry Brook had talked about chasing 500 runs before the fourth day game started. Now a session of the fourth day is over and it seems that Brook and his team may have to chase 500+ runs in the right. Till lunch, India may have lost the wicket of Karun Nair and K Rahul, but there was no change in their run progress. Especially Rishabh Pant has brought an earthquake on the ground as soon as he comes to the crease. India’s lead has been 357 runs by lunch on the fourth day. If India bats till tea according to the fixed plan, then it will be around 500 runs and it will start from here.