England's recent performance in Test cricket has diverged into a slow-paced game, reminiscent of earlier decades. Under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, England scored only 200 runs at a rate of 3.02 runs per over, marking their slowest innings in this era. Captain Stokes struggled particularly, scoring three boundaries from 102 balls. The match's tension has seemingly affected the players, including an influence from Indian player Shubman Gill, leading England to alter their competitive approach.
The trick that Ben Stokes and his bazball have played on the general public is to make them write requiems for a decent score of 250 on day 1.
Yesterday was the 56th time they had scored 200 in an innings under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, and by far the slowest.
The slowest scorer of all was the captain, who faced 102 balls and hit only three of them for four.
Perhaps it was the effect of Shubman Gill, who has so spooked England that they now want to play like him.
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