Other batters could ask themselves why they didn’t not bat like Jadeja: Trott
Former England cricketer Jonathan Trott praised Ravindra Jadeja's composed knock at Lord’s and said other Indian batters should reflect on their dismissals. He lauded the intensity of the match, calling it a thrilling contest and a big win for Test cricket.
HYDERABAD: Former England star batter and JioHotstar expert Jonathan Trott said that once again the result in the ongoing Test series was decided by the finest of margins – 22 runs on Monday night.
Speaking at the end of the Lord’s Test, which England won against India to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Test series, Trott said one saw Siraj (India tailender Mohd Siraj) being consoled at the end of the match.
“That’s exactly what we want to see. We’ve seen hard-fought cricket over five days, and then handshakes all around. One team had to win, and this time it was England,” he said.
On the intensity of the final session, Jonathan Trott said it was so tense—nail-biting stuff. “I’m not sure I’ve got any nails left! It’s obviously a sad way for the game to end, but someone had to win. I think this is great for Test cricket—a bit of spice, a bit of edginess on the field,” he said.
Trott said that as long as the teams get along off the field and there’s no carry-over to the fourth Test, it should be good. “It’s been played really hard out there. I can’t wait to see who comes out on top,” he said.
Reflecting on Ravindra Jadeja’s fighting unbeaten half-century, Trott said that in hindsight, it was a beautiful thing. “I think Jadeja played incredibly well. I don’t see the point in overanalyzing him. He manoeuvred himself and the team excellently,” he said.
“Jadeja battled, left well, and had a bit of luck. The ball was spinning away, and yes, there was temptation to attack Bashir. But had he slogged and gotten out, we’d be saying he threw it away,” Trott said.
“I thought he played exceptionally. The other batters will probably reflect and ask themselves—Why couldn’t I have done what Jadeja did to give us a chance?” he concluded.
