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‘It tough for England to survive more then 4 days in any match’- Fans react to Michael Vaughan’s claims that England can shock India in upcoming Tests

Jan 23, 2024 6:42 pm

The stage is set for a thrilling Test series between India and England, kicking off on January 25th at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Excitement simmers as Indian fans eagerly await the clash with England’s Bazball – a bold, attacking brand of Test cricket that promises a captivating spectacle.

The anticipation stems not just from the fierce rivalry between the teams, but also from the contrasting styles that will come face-to-face. India, renowned for their unwavering focus and meticulous planning, will be tested by England’s fearless, free-flowing approach. This battle between two powerhouses of cricket promises to be a nail-biting affair, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as every session unfolds.

While India’s spin wizards and raucous home crowd loom large, a glint of hope peeks through England’s eyes. They carry the mantle of the last victors on Indian soil, a feat etched in cricketing history by Alastair Cook‘s men in 2012. The echoes of Monty Panesar’s magical spin and Graeme Swann’s unplayable deliveries, along with Cook’s stoic leadership and Kevin Pietersen’s audacious strokeplay, serve as a potent reminder of what might be.

While India’s spin wizards and raucous home crowd loom large, a glint of hope peeks through England’s eyes who chase a Test series triumph.

“I think England might give them a shock or two”

In a tweet today, former England captain Michael Vaughan stirred the pot ahead of the much-anticipated India vs. England Test series, stating that while India is firm favourites, the visitors have the potential to “spring a surprise or two.” Vaughan acknowledged India’s formidable home advantage and their potent spin attack, which poses a significant challenge to England’s batting lineup. However, he expressed his belief that England’s new, aggressive approach to Test cricket, will not be easy to counter

“Really looking forward to the #INDvENG test series … India are clear favourites but I think England might give them a shock or 2 … It might be this week in Hyderabad … This New England approach isn’t easy to play against … “, he wrote.

Here’s how ‘X-verse” reacted to the views that he shared on the micro-blogging site:

Need at least 2 batsmen to play spin as good as Root did during the last tour!
Who could step up? Duckett? Stokes?

— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) January 23, 2024

I hope it gets competitive and not end in one sided matches. All we want is a good test match cricket that lasts 4 to 5 days.

— Nirmal Roy (@nroy11) January 23, 2024

Hoping for some fight by England

— Tarun KM (@TarunKumarM2) January 23, 2024

may be India are favorites, but England are the only team to threat for India in Indian conditions. Bring the Bazball vs Indian spinners a treat to watch. But threat for England will be jasprit bumrah!

— Vipesh Patel (@VipeshPatel27) January 23, 2024