Michael Vaughan: A dose of honesty is crucial for this England team

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized England’s batting failures in their 4-1 Test series loss to India, calling for honesty over their performance. Vaughan expressed his concerns in his column for The Telegraph, highlighting issues with the team’s approach in the five-match tour.

England, known for their attacking style of play, dubbed as ‘Bazball’, had high hopes after winning the opening Test in Hyderabad. However, they suffered losses in the next four matches due to batting failures. Vaughan emphasized the importance of honesty and expressed frustration over their talent not being fully utilized.

Vaughan pointed out Jonny Bairstow’s batting approach in the final Test at Dharamshala as an example of England’s overall performance. He criticized the “Clickbait Batting” style, where players focus on aesthetics rather than substance. Vaughan raised concerns about the lack of defensive skills among England batters, especially against quality spin.

The former captain highlighted the need for England to learn from players like Joe Root, who adapted their approach to succeed in challenging conditions like India. Vaughan urged the team to focus on improving their batting techniques and mentality to compete effectively on the global stage. Overall, Vaughan’s critique underscores the need for England to reassess their batting strategy for future matches.