England’s India Tour: ‘Want Jasprit Bumrah and Ben Stokes are available for every pivatal moment’ – Rob Ki | Cricket news

Over the years, the brand of cricket in formats for England cricket has been a reference point for world cricket, but as the results started sliding, their aggressive approach questions have been asked. Prior to a defined series against India starting from this week, England Cricket Team Managing Director Rob Ki spoke to TOI about the quantity of the series. Excerpt from a special interview …The perception around the England team is that it is a happy and lucky bunch of players …They are definitely spending a good time. We want to remind them why they play the game in the first place. This is the thing you dreamed of doing because you were a child. And there is so much pressure that you put yourself in international cricket, especially cricket tests, that we want to try and find ways to remove that pressure. When these people lose, they hurt. The will of winning and willing to do well, sometimes, can be suffocated.A lot is being said about style (playing). We are very simple. I am part of the selection panel and what we want is batsmen who can put the bowlers under pressure and also the ability to soak it when needed. And you try to decide them when it is.In the past, such a part of English cricket has been about to see all the troubles, just make sure that you get through and make sure you survive. And it only adds under pressure.

There are even claims that ‘Bajball’ has made Test cricket entertaining, England has not come close to qualifying for the World Test Championship Final …We did not qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final because the way the format works sometimes gives us a little obstacle. And when it matters, we did not win the games that we could. India played brilliantly against us in India last year. Large chain is a priority for us. This year we are playing against India and Australia, which is surely two best teams in the world. And this is where a lot of decisions are coming.You want an environment where players are able to play for their full potential. This is the real decision that I really do in the role I am. Since 1981, we are ranked number 1 for only 12 months. And I think it was a stress era. In recent times, we have also not been number 3. We have been very fourth and fifth. And at the moment, we are another. Therefore, we are progressing, which is important.India did not move Jasprit Bumrah Captain due to fitness concerns. England test captain Ben stokes An all -rounder is also his own part of the problems of injury. How are you dealing with this situation?What you want is the choice of Jaspreet Bumrah and Ben Stokes, who are playing in their best. You do not want them to go through the next three, four, five years and are not able to push their best legs forward. That’s why people turn on TV. You have to be a little more reactive. With Stokes, we know that he is probably not able to bowl at mantra 10–15 at time and time. Ben is one of the most talented cricketers. You can see that the way he is the captain. He got to take care of himself, which he will do. You want to make sure that you have found these players there for every important moment.

Now, with both retired, can anything be matched with the stature of Anderson-Kohli rivalry?I am watching young Indian players. I believe that the talent I am watching in white-ball cricket can also be much easier than in IPL, talented players. You do not need to play 50-100 redball games to be able to keep your best legs forward in Test cricket. And they will emerge rivalry. You probably have found one of our best players, if not the best – Jo Root – I have seen in Bumrah against one of the best bowlers. So this is going to be an attractive competition. Rishabh Pant and Jamie Smith, the two wicketkeepers who play in such a panoramic style, have the ability to throw counter panches.How does the English team play against India compared to the Ashes?Playing against India is one of the biggest challenges that this team has and we are going for some time. People often talk about the death of Test cricket. But you see what India is doing for Test cricket now. Look at Australia. They have always been strong. Look at South Africa, the bowling attack was only in the WTC final. We won a magnificent series before Christmas in New Zealand. They are all harsh tests, but not more than India and Australia.(See England India Tour from 3:30 pm, Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten Live on 20 June)