'Appalling batting' — Broad hammers Overton for losing wicket
Stuart Broad called out Jamie Overton's shot selection after the all-rounder fell during England's Test against Pakistan, labelling the dismissal appalling batting.
Stuart Broad called Jamie Overton's shot selection appalling after the all-rounder fell during England's Test against Pakistan. Broad said the surface rewarded patience, not aggressive strokes, and the dismissal was unnecessary given the match situation. England had already lost early wickets and needed stability.
Broad has worked closely with Overton in county and international cricket. England's batting coach and captain later echoed the same message on shot selection in the middle order. The incident has sparked discussion within the squad about how to approach slow, low pitches.
CricHubb Take
Broad's public criticism puts Overton under pressure to adjust his approach on pitches that don't reward attacking shots, and the rest of England's middle order will be watching how the coaching staff handles the next lapse.