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Test transition truly begins, Rohit & Yashasvi embrace Bazball in Port of Spain

Test transition truly begins, Rohit & Yashasvi embrace Bazball in Port of Spain

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 98 runs for the opening stand in 2nd innings at a strike rate of 8.28.

If you missed action in England vs Australia Ashes 2023 Manchester Test, don’t be disappointed. Switch the channel to watch IND vs WI 2nd Test. With a 183-run lead, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal finally embraced an attacking approach that the Indian captain had always talked about. The duo was on a war path to extend the lead to 400+ as soon as they can and have West Indies bat in their fourth innings with at least 90 overs to bowl.

Jaiswal-Sharma did just that, smashing 98 runs in just 11.5 overs before Rohit fell to Shannon Gabriel. Rohit Sharma unleashed in his 44-ball stay, smashing 57 with five 4s and three 6s. he continued to plunder Windies attack at 129.55 before falling to Gabriel while also trying to play a leg glance over the fine leg.

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While playing attacking cricket from the onset in Test could never work out with KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill, Rohit finally found an able partner in Jaiswal.

Test transition truly begins, Rohit Sharma & Yashasvi Jaiswal embrace Bazball in IND vs WI 2nd Test, Follow India vs West Indies LIVE
Rohit Sharma smashed three 6s and five 4s in his 44-ball 57-run knock

Yashasvi Jaiswal, playing only his 2nd Test, was equally destructive, smashing 37 off 28 with the help of four 4s and a 6.

And if their approach is anything to go by, Bazball has finally made its way to the Indian dressing room. India Cricket Team has finally adopted an aggressive approach where winning a match is more important and on dull pitches, playing some exciting cricket than being happy with just a draw.

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Hence, India cricket fans were excited to see such attacking cricket after three days of loose play. India took 128 overs to score 438 while West Indies lasted 115.4 overs to score 255.

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