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Root’s struggles with the bat have let down England's batting, says Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about Jonny Bairstow’s poor batting performance in the ongoing Test series against India. Bairstow has only managed to score 102 runs in six innings, prompting Chopra to question his place in the team. Chopra also scrutinized Joe Root’s lacklustre performances with the bat, emphasizing the need for both players to rectify their approach at the crease.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra didn’t mince words, stating, “There should be a serious question mark over Jonny Bairstow because he is not batting well. He is not able to read the ball from the hand and gets out quite a few times playing bad shots.”

Chopra also expressed his concerns about Root’s form, highlighting the uncharacteristic dismissals and emphasizing the need for him to rectify his approach at the crease. With the series hanging in the balance and England trailing 1-2, the pressure mounts on the visitors to deliver a strong performance in Ranchi and level the series.

Despite being a seasoned campaigner and boasting an impressive record, Root has failed to make a significant impact in the series so far, amassing a mere 77 runs without registering a single half-century. Chopra criticized Root’s approach, stating, “He is repeatedly saying that this is how he plays, that he gets out defending as well, so what difference does it make if he got out while playing a reverse sweep? He has scored nearly 11,500 Test runs, so he knows better how to play, but the way he is getting out will obviously leave a lot to be desired.”

Chopra’s comments come as the Indian bowlers continue to dominate the English batsmen, with Bairstow and Root struggling to find their form. The pressure is now on the England team to deliver a strong performance in the upcoming matches and level the series against a formidable Indian side.

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