Gayle Says Nothing New About 'Bazball', Hails 'phenomenal' Jaiswal
Zeeshan Mehtab Published February 23, 2024 | 09:40 AM
London, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Feb, 2024) England have no copyright on aggressive batting according to West Indies star Chris Gayle, who insisted it had been around even "years before" he started his career as one of cricket's most celebrated big-hitters.
Dynamic run-scoring has been a key feature of England's 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket under the leadership of coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.
But England opener Ben Duckett raised eyebrows when he suggested their methods had inspired India counterpart Yashasvi Jaiswal to score an unbeaten double century in the recent third Test in Rajkot.
Jaiswal, 22, made a blistering 214 not out, including a Test record-equalling 12 sixes in an innings, as India thrashed England by a mammoth 434 runs to go 2-1 up in a five-match series.
It was also the left-handed opener's second double century in as many Tests following Jaiswal's 209 in Visakhapatnam.
Duckett, who himself smashed 153 off just 151 balls in England's first innings in Rajkot, said of Jaiswal: "When you see players from the opposition playing like that, it almost feels like we should take some credit that they're playing differently than how other people play Test cricket."
Gayle, however, told AFP in London in a video conference call on Thursday: "Attacking cricket has been played for years, even before Chris Gayle actually set foot on the international scene as well."
- 'Phenomenal' -
The self-styled 'Universe Boss' added: "We (the West Indies) had the likes of Viv Richards, those guys set it (up) for us.
..Brian Lara, those guys are attacking players in all formats as well. When you actually check their stats, do check how they went about their innings.
"I don't think he (Jaiswal) learnt it from England. That style of play he developed with his coach and mentor (Jwala Singh). He's just phenomenal.
"It's like the guy has been playing for 20 years, unbelievable. I just hope he can keep it up."
Gayle, 44, proved himself to be a blistering run-scorer during a 22-year international career.
A left-handed opener like Jaiswal, albeit a more powerful and physically imposing figure at the crease, the Jamaican posted the inaugural Twenty20 international hundred -- a 57-ball 117 against South Africa in the 2007 World Twenty20.
Although one of the first globe-trotting T20 franchise 'guns for hire', Gayle was also capable of sustained feats of endurance, including a near 10-hour 333 against a Sri Lanka attack featuring outstanding off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan during a 2010 Test in Galle.
Gayle, who said Jaiswal reminded him of the "attacking version" of his former West Indies team-mate Shivnarine Chanderpaul, warned against meddling with the India rising star's technique.
"A lot will be expected of him as he goes on but they should just let him continue to flow," he said on the eve of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi starting Friday.
"He's an attacking player, you see that in his T20 cricket as well...That's in his nature as well and they shouldn't try to curb him or try to change him."
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Sharjah Animation Conference explores cross-cultural collaboration opportunities ..
Sharjah Public Library provides countless opportunities for young imaginations t ..
Sharjah Police launches 'Your belongings, your responsibility' awareness campaig ..
Dubai Police displays Innovative Tourism Security Services at 'ATM 2024'
Mohammad Haris, Aamir Jamal not part of national squad for Ireland, England: Bab ..
Erdogan opens former church to Muslim worshippers
Cultural events hallmark of a nation, Director RAC
Iraq hangs 11 convicted of 'terrorism': security, health sources
Stocks rise on renewed hopes of rate cuts
PM assures all-out support to Saudi investment
S.Africa building collapse traps 48 workers: city hall
Nilofar lauds efforts for development of national document aimed promoting balan ..
More Stories From Sports
-
Mohammad Haris, Aamir Jamal not part of national squad for Ireland, England: Babar
4 hours ago -
Naqvi, Babar unveil Pakistan Matrix jersey for T20 World Cup 2024
4 hours ago -
WAPDA, PAF pull off wins in PTF Inter-Department Tennis Trophy
6 hours ago -
Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Karachi win matches in 9th round of National Women’s Tournament
7 hours ago -
LESCO wins Inter-Unit WAPDA Kabaddi Championship
7 hours ago -
Japan's Inoue stops Nery to defend super-bantamweight titles
7 hours ago
-
Myanmar to host 2024 State and Region Volleyball Tournament
7 hours ago -
RMI Inter-College Male, Female Games begin in colorful opening ceremony
9 hours ago -
Safi Warriors Martial Arts Academy win KP Al-Kabir Inter-Club Karate Championship
10 hours ago -
Sports Gala inaugurated at Gomal Law College
10 hours ago -
Lyles, Thomas star as USA dominates World Relays
18 hours ago -
Sri Lanka, Scotland qualify for women's T20 World Cup
10 hours ago