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England tour of India 2024

Nasser Hussain made a stunning statement where he urged the England batters to ignore instructions given by skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.&nbsp;

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IND vs ENG: Furious ex-England captain makes bizarre statement, urges players to ignore instructions from Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Ben Stokes' men did challenge India on numerous occasions but ultimately it went down to execution in crunch situations and that is where 'Bazball' worked against England.

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IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes finally explains what 'Bazball' is and reveals whether England will continue to follow the same strategy despite losing in India

Kevin Pietersen took to X after England's humiliating Test series defeat against India and wrote that how teams find it so hard to beat India on Indian soil.

India captain Rohit Sharma (left) shakes hands with England skipper Ben Stokes after winning the 5th Test on March 9 in Dharamsala. (Getty)

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'How teams find it so hard to beat India...': English legend's bold remark after India bulldozed England 4-1 in five-match Test series

Ben Stokes confessed that England were completely outdone by a better side India as they suffered a defeat by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth Test in Dharamsala.

England captain Ben Stokes throws his bat in frustration in this frame. (Getty)

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'We all know where it all went wrong': Ben Stokes' honest confession after England's Bazball misfired in Test series vs India as whole

Virender Sehwag reiterated that there should be a 'method to madness' and England 'looked clueless' after winning the first Test match in Hyderabad.

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IND vs ENG: Virender Sehwag launches strong-worded attack at England, says 'Ben Stokes failing miserably...they simply looked like living in an illusion'

Former Australia captain Tim Paine took a jibe at Ben Stokes and Co. amid the ongoing Test series against India and said that he enjoys watching England lose.

England captain Ben Stokes leaves the field at stumps on Day 2 of the 5th Test Match on March 8. (Getty)

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'I love watching England lose..no Kohli, no Shami...': Ex-Australia captain takes dig at Ben Stokes' brigade amid torrid Test series vs India

The first day saw Kuldeep Yadav spearhead India's bowling attack, securing his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket and conceding only 72 runs across 15 overs.

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'It will be a slow death for England': Ex-captain Alastair Cook makes definitive statement; know why

Roger Binny praised Rohit Sharma for his tactical intelligence, noting his ability to bide time and seize on the opposition's weaknesses as a key factor in India's dominant performance.

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'Ben Stokes has been the reason for England's downfall': BCCI president launches brutal attack on English skipper; lauds Rohit Sharma

Anil Kumble while slamming England's Bazball approach said that it's not going to be easy beating India at home. India won the series against England with victory in Ranchi Test.

England's head coach Brendon McCullum (L) and captain Ben Stokes in this frame. (Getty)

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'Bazball or whatever ball…': Anil Kumble gives reality check to Ben Stokes and McCullum post England's Test series defeat against India

The decision comes in the wake of England facing a decisive setback in the series, trailing 1-3 after a five-wicket loss in the fourth Test.

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IND vs ENG: After losing Test series, England players won't travel to Abu Dhabi during break before 5th Test but will split across 2 Indian cities

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IND vs ENG: Furious ex-England captain makes bizarre statement, urges players to ignore instructions from Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes finally explains what 'Bazball' is and reveals whether England will continue to follow the same strategy despite losing in India

'How teams find it so hard to beat India...': English legend's bold remark after India bulldozed England 4-1 in five-match Test series

'We all know where it all went wrong': Ben Stokes' honest confession after England's Bazball misfired in Test series vs India as whole

IND vs ENG: Virender Sehwag launches strong-worded attack at England, says 'Ben Stokes failing miserably...they simply looked like living in an illusion'

'I love watching England lose..no Kohli, no Shami...': Ex-Australia captain takes dig at Ben Stokes' brigade amid torrid Test series vs India

'It will be a slow death for England': Ex-captain Alastair Cook makes definitive statement; know why

'Ben Stokes has been the reason for England's downfall': BCCI president launches brutal attack on English skipper; lauds Rohit Sharma

'Bazball or whatever ball…': Anil Kumble gives reality check to Ben Stokes and McCullum post England's Test series defeat against India

IND vs ENG: After losing Test series, England players won't travel to Abu Dhabi during break before 5th Test but will split across 2 Indian cities

Ben Stokes Players Stats

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IND vs ENG: Furious ex-England captain makes bizarre statement, urges players to ignore instructions from Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes finally explains what 'Bazball' is and reveals whether England will continue to follow the same strategy despite losing in India

'How teams find it so hard to beat India...': English legend's bold remark after India bulldozed England 4-1 in five-match Test series

'We all know where it all went wrong': Ben Stokes' honest confession after England's Bazball misfired in Test series vs India as whole

IND vs ENG: Virender Sehwag launches strong-worded attack at England, says 'Ben Stokes failing miserably...they simply looked like living in an illusion'

'I love watching England lose..no Kohli, no Shami...': Ex-Australia captain takes dig at Ben Stokes' brigade amid torrid Test series vs India

'It will be a slow death for England': Ex-captain Alastair Cook makes definitive statement; know why

'Ben Stokes has been the reason for England's downfall': BCCI president launches brutal attack on English skipper; lauds Rohit Sharma

'Bazball or whatever ball…': Anil Kumble gives reality check to Ben Stokes and McCullum post England's Test series defeat against India

IND vs ENG: After losing Test series, England players won't travel to Abu Dhabi during break before 5th Test but will split across 2 Indian cities

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