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Stokes also indicated that the fourth Test could see the war of words. However, he made it clear that England would not start it.
Delhi: The fourth match of the five -match Test series between India and England will be played on 23 July, ie on Wednesday at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. This match can prove to be decisive for both teams, but for Team India, it has become a ‘do or die’ situation. If India loses this match, then the series will also get out of hand.
Stokes’s sharp warning: will respond to aggression with aggression
A day before the match, England captain Ben Stokes made a big statement at the press conference on Tuesday. He said that his team will not back down by responding to the aggression of Indian players. Stokes also indicated that the fourth Test could see the war of words. However, he made it clear that England would not start it.
‘We will not start debate’ – Stokes
Ben Stokes said, “According to me, this (dispute) is not one of the things that we would intentionally start on the field. But, when the match is tough in Test cricket, it is natural to confront the conflict between the players. Both teams are under pressure to perform and the atmosphere can be hot.”
He further added, “We do not want to distract attention from the important things on the field. But if a team tries to show aggression on us, we will not back down. Most teams do so.”
In the third Test, there was a hot debate between Shubman Gill, Harry Brook, Ben Docket and Mohammad Siraj. Reacting to this, Stokes said, “That night when Jack and Docket were sent to bat, the atmosphere was already tense. We put pressure on India and won from our energy, not only our bowling, but also with our energy.”
India’s record in Old Trafford bad
India’s record so far at the Old Trafford ground in Manchester has been disappointing. The Indian team has not been able to win a single Test match till date on this ground. In such a situation, the fans are worrying this time too. However, the Indian team is ready to throw all the strength to perform their best in this important match.
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