England Great’s ‘Bazball’ version against India’s batting against Bangladesh goes viral. The Internet responds

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes India’s fast-paced first innings against Bangladesh in the second Test was a reflection of England’s “Bazball” approach. Indian batters played attacking cricket in the first essay as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma set the tone of India’s quick response at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur after bowling out Bangladesh for 233 in the second session. About ‘Bazball’, a term used for the English attacking style of cricket, which became popular when Brendon McCullum took over as red ball coach in 2022.

In 34.4 overs, India posted a total of 285/9 and declared their innings with a 52-run lead in the final session of Day 4. India’s burst was led by Jaiswal, who hit a half-century 31-ball, along with Rohit’s. 11-ball 23 peppered with three sixes and a four.

Jaiswal played a knock of 72 off 51 balls, including 12 fours and two maximums, as India completed their fastest team 50 and 100 in 18 and 61 balls respectively.

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, India’s scoring rate did not dip as the home batters continued the momentum until they lost the last wicket. Shubman Gill (39), Virat Kohli (47) and KL Rahul followed suit and hammered a blistering number of strikes.

I see India playing Bazball.

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 30, 2024

India’s hunger to score at a faster pace shows that they are intent on getting a result in the match after two days of play were wiped out by rain and a wet outfield.

India is playing ROBALL, keep your mouth shut

— 𝐀𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐣 (@ImArpit_45) September 30, 2024

Currently, India top the World Test Championship (WTC) and the 2-0 win against Bangladesh will further strengthen their bid for a third consecutive final.

BazBall is a copycat product of ViruBall and PantBall that was destroyed and completed by JaisBall in January 2024.

— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) September 30, 2024

However, if the Kanpur Test ends in a draw, India would have a catching up task to win five Tests out of the remaining eight matches in the current WTC cycle.

After the Bangladesh series, India will host New Zealand for a three-Test series in October before heading to Australia for the five-Test tour.