As India gear for important second trial against England Edgbaston, Birmingham, former Indian all -rounder and cricket analyst Irfan Pathan England’s aggressive opener has come forward with a practical strategic plan to dismiss the batsman Ben docketWho played an important role in England’s victory in the first Test in Headingley.
Irfan Pathan considers Ben Docket a major threat to India
Talking about it YouTube Channel Pathan said that the Indian team should focus on rejecting Docket quickly, as it has become a serious threat to the top in England’s batting order. He said that Docket has already scored more than 500 Test runs against India and remains a major headache for the bowlers. Pathan impressed the most, the way Docket played both Jasprit Bumrah And Ravindra jadeja With confidence and control. According to Pathan, if India wants to return to the series, it would be very important to take Docket’s wicket early.
“What will be the plan of the Indian team for his most dangerous player, Ben Docket? He has already scored more than 500 Test runs against India. He is a headache for the Indian team. Pathan said.
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Pathan suggested India’s bowling plan for Dock ahead of Edgbaston Test
Pathan further said that it would be important to maintain discipline in line and length while bowling in docket. He emphasized that India should avoid width offer, such as Dack Anything thrives on anything less or wide. By pinning him on the front leg and limiting his ability to free his arms, the chances of pressurizing the bowlers and making mistakes may increase. Pathan also highlighted the value of patience, given that aggressive batsmen such as docket could also be forced into errors if they are made to play a waiting game against tight, attacking bowling.
“What can be planned against him? From the beginning to the end, until his innings is complete for him only. Ask him to hit the mid-off and mid-on, and the bowlers should purify him to take out LBW. If you bowl that length, and Arshadde plays, he can be accompanied by the outdoor as well as completeness.” Explained to Pathan.
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