‘Fear is how simply India chased 305 down’: Former cricketer slams England after crushing defeat in 2nd ODI | Cricket Information

England’s Mark Wooden reacts through the 2nd ODI. (ANI Picture)

Former England wicketkeeper-batter Matt Prior has slammed Jos Buttler’s facet following their heavy defeat in opposition to India within the second ODI in Cuttack. India comfortably chased down a 305-run goal with 4 wickets in hand and 33 balls to spare, leaving Prior unimpressed with England’s efficiency.
Talking to TNT Sports activities, the 42-year-old identified how England didn’t put India below any actual stress.
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“I believe the concern is how simply India chased 305 down. Okay, they misplaced just a few wickets on the finish, however that was extra boredom than something as they had been attempting to get the sport completed,” Prior remarked.
He was significantly vital of England’s bowling assault, noting that uncooked tempo alone wasn’t sufficient to bother the Indian batters on these surfaces.
“Wooden is bowling fast, however that isn’t sufficient on these wickets. It’s important to be correct, execute correctly, and put batters below stress. England had no reply for Rohit,” he added.

Prior heaped reward on India captain Rohit Sharma, whose commanding 119-run knock set the tone for the chase.
“Tempo on, tempo off, Wooden was steaming in – however all the pieces England tried, Rohit counterpunched. He’s a category act and performed a belligerent and stylish innings.”
Whereas acknowledging England’s positives, together with the opening partnership of Phil Salt and Ben Duckett and Joe Root’s return to type, Prior insisted the workforce as an entire regarded out of sync.
“England received over 300, and the opening partnership is working, whereas Root received runs on the board. However they don’t look in nice type as a workforce. They are saying you may inform the place a workforce is at by their fielding, and there have been some sloppy errors.”
With England already trailing 0-2 within the collection, they’ll want a much-improved efficiency within the ultimate ODI to salvage some delight.