Kevin Pietersen has hoped for an England comeback in the remaining two Tests in the five-match Test series. The visitors were bashed by India at the newly-renamed Niranjan Shah stadium in Rajkot in the third Test match. The hosts beat England by a whopping margin of 434 runs in the third Test in Rajkot.
After the colossal win, Team India now sit in the driving seat, having completed the comeback. England emphatically kickstarted the series, with a win in Hyderabad. However, the hosts have mounted a comeback since, winning the next two on the trot.
In Rajkot, India put on a top-quality display, giving England, a taste of their own medicine. Indian batters Sarfaraz Khan (68*) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (214*) put together an unbeaten stand of 172 runs on Day 4. The Indian bowlers, equal to it put the game to bed.
Following a disappointing defeat, former England international, Kevin Pietersen has expressed his thoughts on X. With two games left, the 43-year-old has remained hopeful of getting something out of the series.
What did Kevin Pietersen say about England's defeat in Rajkot?
Kevin Pietersen has remained hopeful of an England comeback despite Sunday's humiliating defeat. The former England all-rounder, who has been very vocal on X, stated how difficult it has been to knock down India at their home.
Posting to X, Pietersen said,
The numpties will blame Abu Dhabi. Many teams have taken hammerings in India by, ‘doing the right thing’. England doing it differently and it’s still proving to be extremely difficult to beat India in India. Still 2 to go, not all is lost!
The numpties will blame Abu Dhabi.
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 18, 2024
Many teams have taken hammerings in India by, ‘doing the right thing’.
England doing it differently and it’s still proving to be extremely difficult to beat India in India.
Still 2 to go, not all is lost! 💥
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What next for India and England?
After the annihilation in Rajkot, twice will England face India in the Test series. The fourth Test will be played at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium, in the state capital of Ranchi. The game is scheduled to start on February 23, going on till 27th February.
