Former England captain Michael Vaughan reckoned that India have started copying 'bazball' after they registered a dominating seven wickets win in the second Test match against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. India captain Rohit Sharma along with Yashasvi Jaiswal's batting carnage helped the hosts to smash the fastest team's 50, 100, 150, 200 in the history of Test cricket.
After more than 200 overs washed away. On Day 4 of the Kanpur Test, fans were treated to a thrilling display of aggressive cricket. After dismissing Bangladesh for 233, India responded with a blistering batting performance, racing to 285/9 in just 34.4 overs.
India managed to win the game by seven wickets despite losing two days because of rain. Vaughan said that It is great to see India now becoming Bazballers.
“I've to say, this is a remarkable Test match. India went on to bat... their cricket is fantastic. It is great to see India now becoming Bazballers. They got 285 in 34.4 overs, they copied England,” Vaughan said.
This Test series was the first assignment for India head coach Gautam Gambhir and after a dominating win in the second Test. Adam Gilchrist coined the term Gamball to reference Gambhir
His co-host Adam Gilchrist added humour to the conversation, coining the term "Gamball" referencing head coach Gautam Gambhir. However, Vaughan remained unconvinced, suggesting that India's style closely resembled Bazball.
“I think you're fine. Gambhir has already patented GamBall. Now, England need to tread carefully,” said Gilchrist.
“Gamball looks quite similar to Bazball for me,” Vaughan replied.
Rohit Sharma on India's approach
India was prepared to risk being bowled out for around 100 runs in their bold pursuit of a result in the rain-affected second Test against Bangladesh, said Rohit Sharma following the hosts' dramatic victory.
"Once we lost two and a half days, when we came on day 4 we wanted to get them out as quickly as possible and see what we can do with the bat. When they got bowled out for 230, it wasn't about the runs we get but the overs we got at them," said Rohit at the post-match presentation.
"To make a game out of it on that pitch was a superb effort. It was a risk we were willing to take because when you're trying to bat like that, you can be bundled out for a low score. But we were ready for it even if we got bowled out for 100-120.
