England cricket legend Michael Vaughan has a bone to pick with his countrymen. His concerns are understandably raised after their woeful display against India in the second Test match recently. England went down by a collective, jaw-dropping 338 runs, causing the captain Vaughan to say that his team “have a few questions to answer.” This unexpected loss has added more pressure on the players’ shoulders with their approaching third Test.
The loss came in the most important match of their campaign, as England were or rather, were completely blown away, as India became reigning champions. With the series tied 1-1, the next match at Lord’s is therefore crucial for both sides. Vaughan’s remarks underscore a growing sentiment among quality analysts. In response England have been forced to rethink their approach and performance levels to arrest the decline and get their series challenge back on track.
Vaughan’s criticism highlights the pressure on the England camp, who have been unable to find a rhythm in their last few fixtures. The former national team captain underscored the need for action. That’s what he encouraged the players to do — look on their disappointing first two performances and adjust.
The third Test begins on Thursday at Lord’s. Each team will be looking to grab a commanding 2-1 lead in the series! The upcoming fixture will be the first opportunity for England to respond. Only then can they address the problems highlighted by Vaughan and other critics.
As they prepare for that all-important barnburner, England has some work to do. They will have to craft serious plans to beat India. The pressure is on the players to deliver a strong performance and silence critics like Vaughan who have pointed out their recent inadequacies.
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