Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 12:13pm on 19 Jul 2025,Saturday Sports
Former India coach Greg Chappell criticized Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 off 181 balls in the third Test against England at Lord’s, questioning his conservative approach during India’s chase of 193. Despite Jadeja’s fourth consecutive Test fifty and defiant partnerships with Bumrah and Siraj, India fell short by 22 runs, trailing 2-1 in the five-match series. Chappell argued Jadeja should’ve taken calculated risks instead of shielding the tail, citing Ben Stokes’ aggressive 2019 Headingley innings as a model. He emphasized that leadership should have clearly directed Jadeja to go for the win, not just survive. The debate highlights tactical clarity and mindset in high-pressure match scenarios. (PC: AFP)
