During India’s loss to England in the rescheduled Fifth Test at Edgbaston, Virat Kohli was involved in a sledding match with Jonny Bairstow, However, the England batsman didn’t let it affect him and scored centuries in both the innings to hand the hosts a historic win. Once the match was done, Kohli went to Bairstow, who was unbeaten on 114. Joe RootWho also scored an unbeaten century, and talked to both of them.
Former England coach David Lloyd has praised the Indian team for congratulating the two star batsmen after their “epic job” and heaped praise on Kohli as his spirited exchange with Bairstow didn’t stop him from congratulating him. .
“I thought the visuals on the field at the conclusion of the game were spectacular, with the India players congratulating Root and Jonny Bairstow and recognizing the epic work they did,” Lloyd wrote in his column for The Daily Mail,
He wrote, “Special mention to Virat Kohli who sometimes plays the role of pantomime villain, but had a special word with both the players. I love that.”
He also had a suggestion on a lighter note for players joining hot sledding competitions.
Lloyd wrote, “Having said that, I wonder where the line is and who draws it. Sportsmanship, jokes, rude behavior, insults, abuse – we saw everything on the fourth day.”
“Cricket is a non-contact sport, but if one player feels the need to engage another, my advice is: cage fighting and go with proper form. Let’s see what you’re really made of, ” He concluded.
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England registered their highest ever run target in Tests to beat India at Edgbaston and draw the series 2–2.
Bairstow and Root have both been instrumental in England’s recent run, as they have won all four of their last Test matches.
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