Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has lauded England skipper Ben Stokes for bowling a wonderful spell through the Day 3 of the rescheduled Check match between England and India. The previous left-arm pacer additionally emphasised the truth that if Stokes had just a little little bit of luck then he might have grabbed just a few extra wickets and put India beneath strain.
After the top of Day 3, the guests have gained a wholesome lead of 257 runs with senior batter Cheteshwar Pujara and the centurion from the primary innings Rishabh Pant nonetheless on the crease. Whereas Pujara accomplished a gritty half-century, Pant performed properly for his 30 runs.
The final session of play was very thrilling: Zaheer Khan
“The final session of play was very thrilling. Ben Stokes bowled an excellent spell and it was not simple to bat in opposition to him. Had India misplaced a few extra wickets, issues might have been totally different and there might have been higher strain on them. Nevertheless, they survived and the best way they’re enjoying, India ought to be capable to add one other 150 and put England beneath higher strain,” Zaheer instructed Cricbuzz.
The veteran pacer additionally emphasised the truth that the Edgbaston wicket is getting tough for the batting and the Three Lions should bat out of their skins to seize the match. The house workforce must win the match at any value in the event that they need to save the Check collection.
“Batting within the final session of Day 3 wasn’t that simple. The pitch was a bit up and down. It wasn’t as simple as we thought it could be. England should bat on the identical floor. It received’t be simple for them as properly. As it’s, it’s by no means simple to bat within the fourth innings of a Check. As India’s lead crosses 300 and, perhaps 350, they may begin feeling comfy. In the event that they take a lead of 400, they’ll drive the sport from there,” Zaheer added.
