Varun Aaron Criticizes Ben Stokes' Fielding Tactics in England-India Test Match

During the second test between England and India, Varun Aaron pointed out missed field placement opportunities by Ben Stokes, suggesting a more aggressive approach could have yielded better results. India extended their lead by 357 runs with strong performances from Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.

Jul 5, 2025 - 18:28
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Indian skipper Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant extended India's lead by 357 runs at the end of the first session on Day 4 of the second test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. India were 177/3 at lunch with Gill 24* and Pant 41* unbeaten. Varun Aaron highlighted missed field placement opportunities by England, especially early in the innings.

India started Day 4 on 64/1, leading by 244 with Rahul 28* and Karun Nair 7* unbeaten. Nair fell for 26, and Gill joined Rahul in the middle. England opted to bowl and India posted 587 with Gill's double hundred. Mohammed Siraj took six wickets as England scored 407, giving India a lead of 180 runs.

According to the source: newKerala.com.

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