NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has delivered a scathing critique of England skipper Ben Stokes' captaincy, attributing India's series-sealing victory in the fourth Test to a critical lapse in strategy at a pivotal juncture.
In his assessment, Chappell pointed out a pivotal moment in the fourth Test at Ranchi where Stokes' decision-making came under scrutiny. According to Chappell, Stokes' choice to utilize part-time spinner Joe Root instead of deploying the experienced Jimmy Anderson on the third evening of the Test allowed India to gain momentum, ultimately shifting the balance of the match in their favor.
