England cricketer Harry Brook was controversially dismissed during the fourth day of a Test match against India at Lord's, attempting an aggressive 'Hedgehog Sweep' shot that resulted in his middle stump being dislodged. Despite the 'ugly' nature of the dismissal and subsequent social media mockery, the article defends Brook's bold 'Bazball' approach, arguing it was a tactical attempt to shift momentum on a difficult pitch. India's captaincy, led by Shubman Gill, and effective bowling by Akash Deep were credited for exploiting Brook's strategy, leading to his downfall.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️England cricketer Harry Brook was controversially dismissed during the fourth day of a Test match against India at Lord's, attempting an aggressive 'Hedgehog Sweep' shot that resulted in his middle stump being dislodged. Despite the 'ugly' nature of the dismissal and subsequent social media mockery, the article defends Brook's bold 'Bazball' approach, arguing it was a tactical attempt to shift momentum on a difficult pitch. India's captaincy, led by Shubman Gill, and effective bowling by Akash Deep were credited for exploiting Brook's strategy, leading to his downfall.
Trending- 1 Fourth day of Test match (July 13, 2025): Harry Brook dismissed 13 minutes before lunch.
- 2 Ongoing: Test match continues.
- Brook's dismissal
- England struggling to 192 runs
- India taking four wickets
- ongoing tight Test match
- social media mockery of Brook
What: England cricketer Harry Brook's controversial dismissal during a Test match against India, and the subsequent analysis and defense of his aggressive batting style ('Bazball').
When: Fourth day of the Test match, 13 minutes before lunch (on July 13, 2025, inferred from published date).
Where: Lord's cricket ground, London.
Why: Brook attempted an aggressive sweep shot to counter momentum on a tough pitch, but it resulted in his dismissal due to excellent bowling and field placement by India.
How: Brook played a 'Hedgehog Sweep' shot off Akash Deep's bowling, which hit his middle stump. India's captain Shubman Gill kept Deep on and adjusted the field to exploit Brook's preferred shot.