NEW DELHI: After being dismissed on the reverse ramp shot within the third Test, which resulted within the guests’ batting collapse, former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels that Joe Root ought to abandon the Bazball technique and “play his natural game”.

Root’s issues had been exemplified by England’s humiliating 434-run loss to India within the third Test, which was their worst run-loss since 1934.


England had been 224-2 on day three of the third check with Ben Duckett batting at 141, Root batting at 18 dragged a reverse ramp straight to the second slip within the fortieth over. His dismissals triggered a collapse for England, who went from 207-2 to 319 all out, conceding a 126-run result in India.

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Chappell, emphasised Root’s prowess when enjoying his pure sport, suggesting that the try to undertake a radical shift in method was pointless.

“Root had a bloody fine record playing normally, and he was a quick scorer playing normally. I don’t see why he’s trying to change things drastically, and I’ve never believed you should play premeditated shots,” mentioned Chappell to Nine Wide World of Sports.


Root’s current numbers did not paint a flattering image, particularly in comparison with his stellar type earlier than Brendon McCullum’s tenure. Root’s common since Brendon McCullum took over is 50.12 – a contact increased than his profession common of 49.32.

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Chappell underscored the significance of enjoying in keeping with the situations and the bowlers, acknowledging that aggression must be tempered by situational consciousness.

“You can’t always do it – it’s got to be according to the conditions and also who’s bowling. Some bowlers you can score off a lot quicker than others, but when a really good bowler is bowling a good spell, you’ve got to be prepared to try and battle it out and think to yourself ‘Well, when he goes off, it’ll get a bit easier’.

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“You’re at all times making an attempt to attain runs – that is received to be your prime intention. But, you have additionally received to understand in some situations, in opposition to some bowlers you possibly can rating faster than others.”

It wasn’t the primary time Root had been dismissed enjoying a swap hit. He had tried the same shot in opposition to the Netherlands finally yr’s ODI World Cup. But England coach Brendon McCullum has backed Root to proceed making an attempt to take the sport on.

(With IANS inputs)