They never contemplated chasing down a getable total: Warne slams ENG's 'negative approach' on the final day of Lord's Test
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They never contemplated chasing down a getable total: Warne slams ENG's 'negative approach' on the final day of Lord's Test

Former Australian spin legend Shane Warne has lashed out at Joe Root's England for their 'negative approach' on the final day of the Lord's Test against New Zealand that ended in a draw. The hosts were set a target of 273 runs to chase in two full sessions. However, Root & Co put no effort to win the game that ultimately, ended in a draw.

Warner took to Twitter and mentioned that the England team missed out on an opportunity to showcase how to chase down a target on the final day of a Test match.

‘Disappointed at the negative approach from England yesterday as they never even contemplated chasing down a very getable total. A huge opportunity missed on how to chase on the 5th day, plus exciting for spectators, viewers & test cricket,’ Warne tweeted. England’s opening duo – Rory Burns and Dom Sibley– seemed more interested in blunting the Kiwi bowling attack rather than going for a win. Sibley, who spent around five hours at the crease, returned unbeaten on 60 off 207 balls while Ollie Pope remained not out on 20. The hosts posted 170 for 3 in 70 overs before both teams shook hands and agreed on a draw.

After the match, England skipper Joe Root defended his teammates saying that they played to save the Test because of the quality of New Zealand’s bowling attack on a deteriorating surface.