Former Pakistan cricketer slams Ravindra Jadeja for lacking intent during chase in Lord’s Test ‘No batter tried to make runs’

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has questioned Ravindra Jadeja’s cautious batting, holding it responsible for India’s heartbreaking loss to England in the third Test at Lord’s. India needed just 193 runs in the final innings to clinch the match and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. However, Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes took three wickets each to turn the game on its head as India were reduced to 112/8 on Day 5.

Nonetheless, a valiant knock from Ravindra Jadeja and some stubborn batting from tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj gave India a glimmer of hope before it was dashed in the most heart-wrenching manner. Jadeja and Bumrah added 35 runs in 22 overs, while the all-rounder stitched a thrilling 23-run stand with Siraj in little over 13.2 overs as India started to dream about a memorable win at Lord’s.