IND vs Eng 3rd Test: ‘Avoid Chop and Change’ Anil Kumble Back Player to become a permanent place in India. Cricket news
Former India captain Anil Kumble has supported all -rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for a permanent place in India’s Test cricket team, citing his performance in England’s ongoing tour, where he claimed two wickets on the early day of the third Test at Lord’s on Thursday.Reddy emerged as the most successful bowler of India’s day, in his second match of England Tour.Kumble shared on Geostar’s ‘Match Center Live’, “I wondered how well Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled. That little ball was a gift at the bottom, but otherwise, he was disciplined.”Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“I felt that he had done well in Australia – he got a hundred with the bat and even if he did not take many wickets, even if bowled. What you want from a person like him is to break the partnership and give a breath to the bowlers rapidly while keeping the bowlers controlled. He bowled around 14 overs in a magic – which shows fitness and control. He is young, he is a competent batsman with a century under his belt, and he is a sharp fielder. India should remain with him and avoid the temptation to bite and change, “Kumbal said.Lord’s pitch proved challenging for the batsmen as England generally modified his aggressive approach, finishing the day at 251/4.
“It was clear from the beginning that it was going to be a piece for the batsmen. Openers struggled to score with a new ball, and it was a pitch where you had to work hard for your runs,” Kumbal saw.“I felt that the Indian bowlers bowled continuously to good areas and this is one of the reasons that India managed to limit England to 251. England will be quite satisfied with just four wickets. India will probably reflect and feel that one or two more wickets can be firmly put on their side. As it stands, it is equally ready, “they explained.
Former England player Jonathan Trot referred to a change in England’s batting strategy during the day.“It was an interesting day, starting properly from the toss. England took a different view than the first two tests. I felt that Oli Pope (44) came out in the specific ‘Bajball’ style-while attacking the attack-but quickly felt that it was not that kind of pitch. He was a beautiful cover and a well looking at him to adjust his game. I felt that England could go after Jadeja in the final of the day, but Sense became strong, “Trot commented.
