England opener Ben Duckett made a bold statement during the India vs. England ODI series, which has now become a hot topic. The ODI series between India and England ended on February 12, but Duckett’s comment is still making headlines.
What Did Duckett Say?
After England lost the second ODI on February 9, Duckett said that he wouldn’t care even if England lost the series 0-3 because they would defeat India in the Champions Trophy final. His statement grabbed attention, and even cricket experts reacted to it.
Experts React to Duckett’s Statement
Aakash Chopra’s Response
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra reacted humorously to Duckett’s comment. He said,
“The India-England series is incomplete without Duckett’s comment. He said that losing the series 3-0 doesn’t matter because they want to defeat India in the Champions Trophy knockout match.”
Ravichandran Ashwin’s Response
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin also responded, saying,
“It doesn’t matter what Duckett said, but this series defeat will definitely hurt their confidence.”
Duckett’s Clarification
After his statement went viral, Duckett later clarified his comments. He said,
“Let me make it clear – as a team, we always want to win. Playing against India is one of the biggest series for us. But our main target is the Champions Trophy and performing well at the right time.”
What’s Next?
Now, fans are waiting to see how England performs in the Champions Trophy and whether Duckett’s prediction will come true.
