He blamed their loss on a batting strategy that was too passive, calling it “end of term feel.”
The criticism followed England’s crushing defeat to Sri Lanka in the series decider, which was the Lankans’ first Test win on English soil in more than a decade.
Butcher analyzes Britain’s exhibition in Oval Test
Butcher investigated Britain’s exhibition on the Wisden Cricket Web recording, expressing that their batting was “end of term, gung ho, slapdash.”
He recommended that the group played as though triumph was at that point guaranteed.
This pomposity might have added to their ruin as they were excused for 325 after a promising beginning at 221/3 on Day 1.
Britain’s over-forceful methodology misfires
Butcher additionally featured that Britain’s excessively forceful system permitted Sri Lanka to recapture control of the game.
In spite of a lead of only 60 runs, Britain played as though they had a lot bigger score on the board.
This error brought about them dying for 156 in their subsequent innings, making ready for Sri Lanka’s rebound.
Butcher condemns Britain’s field positions in Oval Test
As well as batting issues, Butcher likewise condemned Britain’s field positions during the fourth innings.
He contended that the group lost center by deciding to over-assault, a system that eventually misfired.
This approach permitted Sri Lanka to rapidly score 90 runs and assume command over the game.
SL’s memorable success over Britain
Sri Lanka beat Britain in the third and last Test at the Kennington Oval.
The Lankans guaranteed their lady Test win against Britain in more than 10 years.
The guests procured a well known win on Day 4 subsequent to pursuing down 219, presently the most elevated effective by an Asian group in Britain.
Pathum Nissanka scored a ton, crushing the third-most noteworthy fourth-innings score for SL (Tests won).