Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Criticized as Ben Duckett Shines for England

Historic Victory: Young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten double century propelled India to their biggest-ever win, crushing England by 434 runs in the third Test in Rajkot, thereby taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

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England's Collapse: Chasing a daunting target of 557, England's batting collapsed, with the Three Lions being bowled out for just 122 runs, marking their second-biggest Test defeat since 1934.

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Record-equalling Performance: Jaiswal's blistering innings included a record-equalling 12 sixes, with three consecutive hits off James Anderson, joining former Pakistan great Wasim Akram in hitting 12 sixes in an innings.

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Series-leading Performance: With a total of 545 runs in three Tests at an impressive average of 109.00, Jaiswal emerged as the leading batsman in the series, showcasing his exceptional form with the bat.

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Anil Kumble's Praise and Advice: Legendary spinner Anil Kumble praised Jaiswal for his phenomenal batting performance and advised him to continue honing his leg-spin bowling skills, suggesting that it could be valuable for the team in the series.

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Yashasvi's Response: Jaiswal expressed his readiness to contribute with his bowling, indicating his willingness to fulfill any role assigned by the captain, Rohit Sharma, highlighting his commitment to the team's success.

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Series Outlook: After England's victory in the opener and India's comeback in the second match, the focus now shifts to the fourth Test in Ranchi, set to commence on Friday, as both teams vie for supremacy in the series.

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