Both teams in the recent match-up between England and India have welcomed a constructive approach to cricket. England, in particular, displayed a remarkable mastery of a variety of sweep shots, scoring 79 runs off 46 balls with these unorthodox stokes. Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett stood out, repeatedly using the reverse sweep to great effect. India’s bowling coach credited England for their boldness and admitted the challenge of facing such unorthodox play. Joe Root praised Pope’s technique, emphasizing the importance of the right mindset when playing these shots. Despite falling behind, India is unfazed, believing the pitch in Hyderabad to be atypical and expecting further improvement in the conditions.
