‘Aggressive leadership shaken’: Australia great’s harsh verdict on Ben Stokes Cricket News

Legendary Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has launched a scathing attack on Ben Stokes’ captaincy following England’s humiliating 4-1 defeat in the recently concluded five-match Test series against India. England won the first Test match in Hyderabad but ended up losing the next four games. Chappell cited the example of the fourth Test match in Ranchi and said Stokes’ aggressive captaincy faltered in the situation, leading to India sealing the match with ease and taking an unassailable lead.

“Rohit Sharma and Ben Stokes entered into an interesting captaincy battle during their Test series. However, Stokes’ positive leadership faltered at crucial moments and India A resounding victory in the fourth Test in Ranchi under Hitt’s excellent leadership to win the series,” Chappell wrote in his column ESPNC Information.

“On the third night, Stokes desperately needed to use his best two bowlers to start India’s chase and try to capture at least a wicket. Incredibly, he handed the ball to the part-timer player Joe Root, ignoring the bowling of the experienced and tentative Jimmy Anderson. India took full advantage and scored a valuable 40 runs in just eight overs.”

“Stokes missed a trick in Ranchi. He then compounded his mistake by taking some cautious field orders and allowing too many simple singles on the final day. When Stokes needs to be very While he was brave and hoped for luck, he was incredibly conservative,” he added.

Chappell explained that Stokes was not up to his standard as captain in a tough chase and asked him to take inspiration from Pakistan legend Javed Miandad.

“India may still win, but at least through attack, Stokes will give England the best chance of an upset win. If Stokes follows the example of a master of leadership in this situation, he can win in tough situations Improving his captaincy in the chase – Javed Miandad of Pakistan.”

“Rohit made the most of the provisional ranking with a well-thought-out innings, while India’s solid opening partnership helped seal the victory,” Chappell concluded.