Chopra, speaking on his YouTube channel, didn't mince words, suggesting that there should be a \"serious question mark\" hovering over Bairstow's place<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere 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,\u201d said Chopra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The spotlight didn't just shine on Bairstow alone. Joe Root also found himself under scrutiny for his lacklustre performances with the bat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIn batting, it will be a problem if they are going to play 40 overs. Batting has let down majorly because Zak Crawley has played well throughout the series, Ben Duckett played one good knock, but Joe Root hasn't played a single good knock,\u201d said Chopra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe 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,\u201d Chopra added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chopra, dissecting Root's form, highlighted the uncharacteristic dismissals and emphasized 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/roots-struggles-with-the-bat-have-let-down-englands-batting-says-aakash-chopra.jpg", "alt_img": "Root\u2019s struggles with the bat have let down England's batting, says Aakash Chopra", "alt_title": "Visakhapatnam: Fourth day of the second Test match between India and England", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Root\u2019s Struggles With The Bat Have Let Down England's Batting, Says Aakash Chopra On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Root\u2019s Struggles With The Bat Have Let Down England's Batting, Says Aakash Chopra, Joe Root: Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has raised some pointed questions about Jonny Bairstow's poor batting performance.", "seo_keywords": "Joe Root, Aakash Chopra, New Delhi, Former India, Jonny Bairstow, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett", "tag": "", "tagging": "Joe Root, Aakash Chopra, New Delhi, Former India, Jonny Bairstow, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "roots-struggles-with-the-bat-have-let-down-englands-batting-says-aakash-chopra", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "754", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-02-22 17:58:04", "updated": "2024-02-22 17:58:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Joe Root, Aakash Chopra, New Delhi, Former India, Jonny Bairstow, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-02-22 17:58:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/roots-struggles-with-the-bat-have-let-down-englands-batting-says-aakash-chopra-138827" }