Cricket

IND vs ENG 2024: We have to be smarter with our comments – Brendon McCullum after series loss

England head coach Brendon McCullum feels they have to be smarter with their comments after the 4-1 series loss against India. The hosts won the fifth Test match by an innings and 64 runs at Dharamsala as they dominated throughout the series.

Meanwhile, earlier in the series, England opener Ben Duckett commented that they deserve credit for the way Yashasvi Jaiswal is batting in the series. Jaiswal ended the series as the highest run-getter with 712 runs at an average of 89, including two double centuries.

Duckett was heavily criticised by a lot of pundits, including former England skipper Nasser Hussain, for his overconfident comments.

“We do have belief within our group. It has taken a bit of a hit over the last couple of weeks. We have to be smarter with those comments. It is fine to inwardly believe what you can achieve but just be a bit smarter around how we say things sometimes,” said McCullum while speaking to the Telegraph.

McCullum added that his players are not yet finished articles. The former New Zealand captain said the players are confident but not arrogant.

“But it is people growing up in the environment right. They are not the finished articles yet and surely they shouldn’t be hung for making a positive comment in the media that might be construed as arrogance. It is not arrogance, just confidence in the group,” McCullum added.

Meanwhile, England’s middle order could not deliver the goods for the visitors as they failed to get the job done. Jonny Bairstow didn’t have a great series as he could only manage 238 runs in five Test matches at a paltry average of 23.80.

On the other hand, England captain Ben Stokes failed to lead from the front as he scored 199 runs in five Test matches at an average of 19.90.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test – Stats Preview

India will square off against New Zealand in the third Test match at the Wankhede… Read More

October 31, 2024

India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test – Match Prediction

India will lock horns against New Zealand in the third Test at the Wankhede Stadium,… Read More

October 31, 2024

India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test – Dafanews Match Preview

It is not usually the case that India finds its back against the wall in… Read More

October 31, 2024

Rúben Amorim says no Man United deal yet as Sporting confirm interest

Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed that he has received interest from Manchester… Read More

October 30, 2024

Jannik Sinner withdraws from Paris Masters after ‘feeling unwell’

World No.1 Jannik Sinner has opted out of the Paris Masters after feeling unwell. The… Read More

October 30, 2024

Jonathan Kuminga was great, he is our most athletic player – Steve Kerr after win against Pelicans

With starters like Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins out with respective injuries, Golden State Warriors… Read More

October 30, 2024