How Team India Demolished 'Bazball' - In Pics

"Bazball" refers to the aggressive style of play adopted by the England cricket team in Test matches under the leadership of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. It emphasizes positive decision-making in both batting and fielding, aiming for faster scoring rates and seeking results rather than settling for draws. This approach has led to notable successes and has influenced the wider game, sparking changes in domestic cricket and potentially revitalizing Test cricket globally.

Before the India series, England's 'Bazball' approach yielded a 72.22% win rate. Since then, it's dropped to 63.63%. In batting, they've scored 51 runs less per innings on average, while facing 18 more overs. Bowling-wise, they've conceded more runs and struggled to dismiss India, facing 25 more overs per series.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's consecutive double centuries propelled him to emerging star status in Indian cricket, tallying 712 runs in the India vs England Test Series. Aged 23, his remarkable performance not only solidified his place among Indian cricket legends but also showcased his immense potential and talent on the international stage.

In the absence of key players like Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, and KL Rahul, a youthful Indian team delivered outstanding performances, marking a significant highlight of the series. Jaiswal became the leading run-scorer for the series while Gill is in second place, Kuldeep Yadav also showed his class with the ball and bat.

Before the India vs England Test series, Shubman Gill faced criticism for his form and inclusion in the team. However, the young batter silenced doubters with crucial performances, contributing significantly to India's success in the series. Gill's resilience and impactful knocks demonstrated his value to the team's triumph.

India witnessed promising debuts in the India vs England series, with Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel, and Devdutt Padikkal showcasing remarkable performances. Their impressive Test debuts underscored the depth and talent within Indian cricket, reassuring fans about the future of the sport in the country.

Ravichandran Ashwin marked his 100th Test in Dharamshala with dual 5-wicket hauls in each innings, matching Muttiah Muralitharan's record. India's spin maestro demonstrated his enduring excellence, cementing his status as a pivotal force in Test cricket and highlighting his unparalleled skill and consistency on the international stage.

Even though Jasprit Bumrah played only four Test matches in the series his impact can not be taken lightly. He took 19 wickets in four games with a match-winning performance in the second game. Bumrah with his reverse swinging yorkers will surely be one of the factors that destroyed their Bazzball plans.

Even though some cricket fans still think that there is no comparison with the way Virat Kohli led Team India in the Test, Rohit Sharma has done a great job against a formidable English side who were going all in. From backing key players like Shubman Gill To giving opportunities to Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan. He had a plan in place to counter the Bazzball threat.

At times when you look back at the key moments of the series, the choice of Joe Root going for the reverse sweep against Jasprit Bumrah in the 2nd Test when he was bowling the last over of his spell, proves that England player killed the Bazzball with their hands. Test cricket needs aggression and no one is denying the fact but England need to find the balance between defence and attack, which they seem to have found just before this series.