That Ben Stokes is depreciating his wicket is not a good thing, according to Kevin Pietersen.
Currently, India is leading the Edgbaston Test against England, with Jasprit Bumrah at the helm. Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant remain unbeaten on 50 and 30 for the tourists, who now lead by 257 runs. After bowling England out for 284, India jumped out to a commanding 132-run lead in the game. Ben Stokes, England’s leading run-scorer, was removed by Shardul Thakur after scoring just 25 runs.
Stokes is depreciating his wicket, according to former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who was commentating for Sky Sports.
“Because of the stress, strain, patience, and discipline that goes into making a hundred in a test match, they are extremely valued. I’m not sure if it’s a smart idea to devalue his wicket in this way “On television, Pietersen stated.
Jasprit Bumrah dived to his left to collect a sensational catch after Stokes had blasted Shardul Thakur’s delivery. Stokes hit four fours in his 25-ball 36-ball total.
“I’d remind Ben that he doesn’t need to be so pushy in order to illustrate a point. If Stokes is to be taken out, the bowler must produce his best. This is how I view Stokes at the moment: He’s going at the bowlers and trying to establish authority “Pietersen said this.
“When England are in trouble, he doesn’t need to lose his composure and slog the ball into the air. Stokes can accomplish what Bairstow is doing while standing motionless. I wouldn’t advise him not to go after the bowlers, but if he could just remain still, I’d appreciate it. He’s a better player than that, and he should know better “she said.
With Pujara and Pant at the crease, India’s second-innings total stood at 125/3 at the close of play on Day 3.
