Edgbaston : India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has defended the team’s decision to declare late on Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test against England, stating that the move was not influenced by concerns over England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach, but rather aimed at ensuring a commanding and weather-proof position in the match. India posted a massive 427 in their second innings, powered by a stunning 161 from Shubman Gill, and crucial half-centuries by Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant, setting England an improbable target of 608 runs. At stumps on Day 4,…
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