India’s narrow defeat against England The iconic Lords has triggered a wave of reactions from the cricketing fraternity. In many voices, which stands out is former coach of India and one of the most respected comments in sports, Ravi ShastriWeighing the heart -breaking damage, Shastri pointed to the major reasons behind India’s dramatic collapse in a match, once firmly visible within his fist.
Ravi Shastri broke the game-changing moment in Lord’s thriller
Talk to Sanjana Ganasan But ICC review, Shastri was identified Rishabh Pant The dismissal in the first innings as the turn of the match. They highlighted Ben Stokes’ The magnificent appearance of the mind to impress the run-out on lunch stroke, a moment that moved the speed. According to Shastri, India was in a major state and could have taken a significant lead if not for that untimely success.
“There was a twist for me in this Test match, first, Rishabh Pant’s dismissal (in the first innings). Ben Stokes, just to hit the right end to draw out the excellent appearance of the brain and to draw on the stroke of lunch. Because India would have got a lead and they were on the driver’s seat,” Shastri said.
India was in a commanding position on day 3 KL Rahul And the pants put together a magnificent 141-rran partnership, which continuously took the game away from England. The pair was ready to seize full control, but a moment Stokes to talent Changed the tide. His sharp attempt not only broke the partnership, but also transferred the speed in England’s favor.
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Shastri also opens about India’s top order
Shastri also indicated the lack of concentration from India’s top order on the last day as an important factor in defeat. He especially mentioned Karun Nair’s dismissal for 1 in the second innings, called it a major lapse in concentration. According to Shastri, Nair’s decision to leave the delivery directly opened the door for England’s return. Combined with poor shot selection and lack of mental cruelty by top order, India slipped the game despite a brave effort in the lower order.
“Saying that, again at 40/1 in the second innings, I thought there was a huge lapse in concentration to leave a straight ball from Karun Nair, to leave a ball, leave it and open the door for England. I thought that the time of that dismissal had put things around. Show that if the top order was a little difficult and mental form in the last 4 days, then it was a slightly difficult and mental Shastri said.
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