The hosts will be oozing with confidence after thrashing India at Headingley by an innings and 76 runs to level terms in the series. England will be eyeing nothing short of a win. Speaking on the same lines, Michael Vaughan believes the current squad which saw the return of all-rounder Chris Woakes is stronger than the team at Headingley.
Taking to Twitter, Michael Vaughan wrote:
With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will be fancying their chance to take an unassailable lead in the five-match series. The last time India and England played at the Oval, the hosts thrashed India by 118 runs during the 2018 tour.
Joe Root hits back at Michael Vaughan over captaincy remarks
England captain Joe Root recently took an indirect dig at Vaughan over his recent captaincy remarks. Root recently became the most successful England captain in Tests after beating India in Leeds. However, Michael Vaughan said that Root could be termed as a great captain only if he wins The Ashes.
Speaking to reporters on the eve of the fourth Test, Joe Root said:
The all-important Ashes 2021 commences on December 8 at the Gabba.
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