On the fourth day of the Test match in Rajkot, India dominated with an unstoppable performance, setting an unscalable target of 557 runs for England. In their second innings, India's Mumbai duo Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan put on a jaw-dropping partnership of 172*, with Jaiswal equaling the record for most sixes in a Test match. With five wickets in the bag, Ravindra Jadeja was awarded Man of the Match for his all-around performance. Despite criticism from some fans and pundits, England captain Ben Stokes remains optimistic about his team's chances to win the series.
Bazball: A New Era of Test Cricket
"Bazball" is a term coined to describe England's aggressive and attacking approach to Test cricket under the leadership of new head coach, Brendon McCullum. The approach has been characterized by a willingness to take risks, score quickly, and put pressure on the opposition.
Rajkot Test: A Dominating Performance
In the fourth Test match of the series against India in Rajkot, England's Bazball approach was on full display. India dominated the first innings, setting an imposing target of 557 runs for England. However, in their second innings, England batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan produced a stunning partnership of 172 runs, giving England a fighting chance. Despite England's efforts, India's all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja claimed five wickets, earning him the Man of the Match award.
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