England's hopes of a comprehensive victory in the third Test match against New Zealand have been dealt a severe blow with the dismissal of Harry Brook for just 21 in the second innings. Brook's wicket, which came at a crucial juncture, has left England reeling at 72-3, chasing a target of 373 to win the match.
The loss of key wickets has put immense pressure on the remaining batsmen, and former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his disappointment with Brook's dismissal, labelling it 'pathetic'. 'Absolutely pathetic!' Vaughan exclaimed on social media, highlighting the need for England's batsmen to show greater discipline and composure.
England's batting woes have been a major concern throughout the tour, and the loss of Brook's wicket has only added to their woes. The team will now need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to save the match and avoid a series defeat.
The third Test match is being played at Trent Bridge, and England will need to pull off a remarkable comeback to win the match. However, with the way they have been batting, it seems highly unlikely that they will be able to chase down a target of 373.
England's chances of winning the Test match are now hanging by a thread, and the team will need to show greater resilience and determination to turn the game around. The loss of key wickets has put them in a difficult position, and it remains to be seen how they will respond to the challenge.