Former England spinner Graeme Swann offered insights into the captaincy battle between Rohit Sharma and Ben Stokes in the recent Test series, asserting that Rohit’s success stemmed from his bowlers’ performances rather than superior leadership.
Graeme Swann acknowledged that while Stokes’ leadership style garnered significant attention, Rohit’s team emerged victorious with a 4-1 series win.
Contrary to popular belief, Swann expressed that Rohit’s captaincy prowess wasn’t the sole factor in India’s triumph. He credited the bowlers for stepping up and delivering crucial performances throughout the series.
According to Swann, Rohit’s arsenal of bowling options provided him with more flexibility and depth, ultimately contributing to India’s success on the field.
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Addressing the notion of ‘Bazball’ as a contributing factor to England’s defeat, Swann emphasized that the team failed to execute their preferred style of play consistently throughout the series.
Swann highlighted the absence of Bazball in England’s performance, noting that their failure to play aggressively cost them dearly against a formidable Indian side.
Despite England’s struggles, Swann commended the competitiveness of the series, attributing India’s dominance to their world-class bowling attack, particularly Ravichandran Ashwin’s remarkable performance in his 100th Test match.
Reflecting on James Anderson’s milestone achievement of 700 Test wickets, Swann expressed admiration for the veteran fast bowler’s longevity and skill, describing him as “an absolute joke” in the best possible sense.
Swann jokingly remarked on Anderson’s attempted bouncer, highlighting the bowler’s versatility and enduring impact on the game despite the passage of time.
