Joe Root’s reverse scoop dismissal -Jasprit Bumrah claimed Joe Root’s wicket on day 3 of the ongoing Rajkot Test when the English batsman attempted a reverse scoop and was caught at slips by Yashasvi Jaiswal. This marked the ninth time Bumrah dismissed Root in Test cricket. Root has struggled in the series against India, failing to surpass 100 runs and averaging less than 20 in six innings.
Despite his recent poor form and unconventional dismissals in line with the Bazball approach, including the Rajkot Test, where he scored just 18 off 31 balls, Nasser Hussain stood by the former England captain. Root’s dismissal provided India with a crucial opening, leading to them eventually being bowled out for 319.
Root had previously crossed the milestone of 1000 Test runs against India in India earlier in the series. However, his struggles in the ongoing series prompted discussions about the merits and drawbacks of Bazball cricket. Nasser Hussain defended Root, acknowledging the challenges he faced while also exploring the nuances of Bazball as a playing style. # Joe Root’s reverse scoop dismissal
“Joe Root will self-evaluate his dismissal; that’s the hallmark of a great player, and that’s exactly what Joe Root is. I mentioned in the previous game when there were discussions about Bazball not suiting him, but the statistics don’t support that claim. He maintains an average of 51 under the Bazball regime, slightly less than his 49 average before England adopted this style of cricket,” Hussain responded to his critics while defending Root. # Joe Root’s reverse scoop dismissal
Hussain went on to explain that Root’s recent mode of dismissal and his overall struggles are indicative of what Bazball cricket entails. “His dismissal epitomizes the essence of Bazball. It’s a style that can both thrill and frustrate in equal measure. When he executes a reverse scoop for six on the first ball of the day in an Ashes Test, we all applaud. However, when he attempts the same against Bumrah and gets out, criticism follows, questioning why he took such a risk, given that he is Joe Root,” Hussain added.
Nasser Hussain added that Joe Root would likely be displeased with the timing of that particular shot, especially considering India was a bowler short due to Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence.
“One aspect that Joe will certainly reflect upon is the timing of that shot. With Ravichandran Ashwin unavailable, Ravindra Jadeja returning from injury and seemingly under-bowled, and Bumrah playing three consecutive Test matches with talks of needing rest, Bazball emphasizes both attacking and soaking up pressure. It’s crucial not to misinterpret Bazball as all-out attack. According to the management, it’s about knowing when to attack and when to absorb pressure, and Joe may look back at that moment with a sense of disappointment,” concluded Nasser Hussain. # Joe Root’s reverse scoop dismissal
The former England captain remains optimistic about Root’s potential comeback in the series, considering there are still two Test matches remaining.
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