BCCI president and former India seamer Roger Binny strongly feels that England skipper Ben Stokes’ aggressive captaincy has been trumped by his Indian counterpart Rohit Sharma’s persistence and tactical nous within the ongoing sequence between the 2 groups. India have already clinched the five-Test sequence with an unassailable 3-1 lead and look good for a 4-1 last outcome after dismissing the guests for 218 on the opening day of the fifth Test right here on Thursday. India ended the day at a snug 135 for 1.

“Well, the captaincy of Ben Stokes so he has been more aggressive, and I think that has been the (reason for their) downfall in the few Test matches,” Binny, who’s right here to observe the proceedings, advised PTI Video in an unique chat.

The 68-year-old Binny, who performed 27 Tests and 72 ODIs for India between 1979 and 1987, did not discover it prudent on the a part of English willow wielders to take an all-or-nothing strategy on most events towards a high quality Indian spin assault.

“Being so aggressive and trying to take on the Indian spinners in difficult times (situations) rather than hanging around and trying to make a big score,” stated Binny.

The BCCI president could be very impressed with the way wherein Rohit has waited for alternatives and the best time to pounce on the opposition.

“Rohit Sharma again has been very tactful. You know he knew exactly what he wanted to do and he got his bowlers to do that.” England began the sequence with a victory in Hyderabad however issues have gone downhill for them since then. So what modified? “I don’t think England changed their strategy. They went on the same attacking mode like what they did in the first Test match. But, I think, Rohit was more patient because he had the first Test in his pocket at one stage and then he let it go. He was patient enough in the next two Tests and won both.” England on the opening day of the ultimate Test have been 100 for 1 at one stage earlier than being all out for 218 and Binny believes that solely they’re to be blamed for this downfall.

“I think England have themselves to blame for the situation they are in at the moment. I think they started well in the morning, they looked as if they would put up a fighting score.

“So far, it has been India’s day. They have been batting properly additionally up to now and I believe the Test sequence has been very one-sided after the primary Test that England received. From then onwards, the Indian group has accomplished properly and it has dominated the sequence.”