Dinesh Karthik feels Ben Stokes’ strategy of backing debutant spinner Tom Hartley in the recently ended Hyderabad Test against India received considerable appreciation due to the team’s positive outcome.
He speculated that if England had lost the Test, things could have turned out differently.
Hartley earned a lot of criticism for his average bowling in India’s first innings.
Despite the youngster’s troubles, Stokes stuck with him and gave him extended spells continuously.
Hartley rewarded the faith in the fourth innings, taking seven wickets to lead the visitors to a memorable 28-run triumph.
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Karthik commented on Stokes’ choice in a Cricbuzz discussion:
The difference between being foolish and being brave is often the consequence.
Karthik credited Stokes and Hartley for observing India’s game and adjusting their approach appropriately.
He stated, “Ben Stokes observed Rohit Sharma’s fielding and kind of followed through a little bit.” But Tom Hartley did the reverse.
When he was batting, he noticed what Ravindra Jadeja was doing and concluded it was not something he wanted to do.
It was easier to bat when others bowled quicker, so he slowed down.
Tom Hartley took nine wickets in two innings on debut.
He also made an important contribution with the bat, hitting 34 runs in England’s second essay.
Dinesh Karthik on England’s triumph in Hyderabad: “This will be a landmark and a watershed moment in English Test history”
Dinesh Karthik went on to say that England’s victory against India in the Test series opener in Hyderabad was a watershed moment for Ben Stokes and his teammates.
Considering that they had their backs against the wall at the start.
The cricketer-commentator described England’s victory over India as a watershed moment in English Test history, citing their struggle with spinners and the main bowler’s limited ability to bowl long spells.
Taking everything into account, what they’ve accomplished is nothing short of incredible.
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