Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said that the Indian team is adapting to the situation and employing a 'Bazball' approach against England after Yashasvi Jaiswal's brisk start to the first innings on January 25.
De Villiers commented on the start on X and stated that it wasn't necessarily brave or bold cricket from the hosts in Hyderabad; instead, they were playing to the situation. The former Proteas skipper emphasised the importance of identifying crucial moments in the game.
"India batting at 8/9 rpo at the start of their innings here. You don't have to call it brave, bold or bazz ball, it's literally just playing the situation. Identifying moments in a Test match where u can get ahead in the game is what it's all about. When the momentum shifts, u adapt and absorb for a period and wait for that moment again," said De Villiers on X.
How did India start their innings against England?
Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma formed a formidable 80-run partnership for the first wicket in just 12.2 overs, with the young opener displaying more aggression. Jaiswal reached his fifty in just 47 deliveries, a knock that included seven boundaries and two sixes.
Both sixes were struck during Tom Hartley's first over, causing the debutant to concede more than 50 runs in his first six overs. By the time Rohit was dismissed, India had already established a commanding position.
How did Bazball work on Day 1 of the 1st Test between IND and ENG?
England won the toss and chose to bat first. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley provided a solid start for England before the Indian spinners altered the course of the game, putting the visitors in a challenging position.
Despite Stokes' contribution of 70 runs, England managed to post a total of 246 runs in their first innings. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja each took three wickets for India.
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