England skipper Ben Stokes stated his crew remained `level-headed` on Monday regardless of dropping to India within the IND vs ENG 2nd Test, however questioned the decision of DRS know-how on Zak Crawley`s key dismissal.
The vacationers have been bowled out for 292 chasing a file 399 on day 4 in Visakhapatnam as India bounced again from a gap loss to degree the five-match sequence at 1-1.
“Being 2-0 up would have been great for us, but that`s the great thing about a five-match series, it`s the end of the series where everything counts,” Stokes instructed reporters.
“We`re a very level-headed team and that allows us to put things behind us, move on to the next thing and concentrate there.”
Stokes, whose crew handed India simply their fourth loss since 2013 within the opener, stated: “Last week we have been fairly degree despite the fact that we`d achieved one thing fairly particular. We recognised that however we didn`t get too excessive.
“Same this week, in the changing room we`re still very upbeat about some of the great stuff we`ve managed to do albeit not getting the result we wanted to.”
Opener Crawley stood out along with his 73 as England got here out attacking of their mountainous chase regardless of dropping Ben Duckett on day three of the IND vs ENG 2nd Test. Crawley`s lbw earlier than lunch was a topic of rivalry.
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The on-field umpire denied India`s attraction off Kuldeep Yadav, however the hosts efficiently reviewed the decision. The tracker confirmed the ball would have hit a big a part of the leg stump, however Stokes stated know-how obtained it unsuitable.
“Technology in the game is obviously there. Everyone has an understanding of the reasons it can never be 100 percent which is why we have the umpire`s call,” stated Stokes.
“But in a game full of ifs, buts and maybes, I am not going to say that`s the reason why we haven`t got the result we wanted. I`m just saying my personal opinion is that the technology has gone wrong on this occasion, and I think that`s fair to say.”
England misplaced Jonny Bairstow 4 deliveries later, however Ben Foakes and Tom Hartley then placed on a cussed stand of 55 to make the opposition earn their wickets. Jasprit Bumrah lastly broke the partnership, sending again Foakes and later the left-handed Hartley to wrap up the match, however Stokes stated it was heartening to see his batters struggle all the way in which.
“I thought Zak and Ben took the game to India in a pretty difficult situation, as it always is when you`ve not got a long time,” stated Stokes. The third Test begins February 15 in Rajkot and the groups will take a break beforehand, with England flying to the United Arab Emirates for the week.
(With company inputs)
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