'Don't Shout At Me But...': Kevin Pietersen's Bold Take On Modern Day Batting Sparks Debate Among Cricket Fraternity

After Joe Root’s amazing 150-run knock against India in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen shared his strong opinion about how much the game has changed. He said batting today is much easier than it was 20 to 25 years ago.

Pietersen posted on social media, saying that batting was probably twice as hard back then. He explained that earlier, batters had to face top-quality bowlers like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, and many others. According to him, today’s bowlers are not as dangerous as those legends.

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Don’t shout at me but batting these days is way easier than 20/25 years ago! Probably twice as hard back then!

Waqar, Shoaib, Akram, Mushtaq, Kumble, Srinath, Harbhajan, Donald, Pollock, Klusener, Gough, McGrath, Lee, Warne, Gillespie, Bond, Vettori, Cairns, Vaas, Murali,…

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) July 26, 2025

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He even challenged fans to name 10 bowlers today who are as good as the ones from that era. Pietersen’s comments came just after England posted a massive 669 runs, with big centuries from Root and Ben Stokes. Root’s innings also took him past Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run scorer in Test cricket history.

Many fans agree with Pietersen, while others feel modern cricket has its own challenges. The debate continues, but one thing is clear: Joe Root’s batting is winning hearts, and Pietersen believes it’s happening in a much easier era for batters.

First-Time Ever! Jasprit Bumrah's Streak Of Not Conceding 100 Runs In An Innings Broken On Day 4 Of IND Vs ENG 4th Test

On Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Manchester, India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah experienced a rare blemish in his otherwise stellar Test career. For the first time ever, Bumrah conceded 100 runs in a single Test innings, a milestone he would have preferred to avoid.

Bumrah, known for his precision, economy, and ability to deliver breakthroughs in crucial moments, has been one of India’s most consistent bowlers across all formats. However, in the face of a determined English batting lineup, led by solid performances from the top and middle order, even his usually reliable spells could not keep the runs in check.

🚨 JASPRIT BUMRAH FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER CONCEDED 100 RUNS IN AN INNINGS IN TEST CAREER 🤯 pic.twitter.com/OVwqXL7YW6

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) July 26, 2025

The Old Trafford pitch, which had offered swing and bounce in the earlier days, eased out on Day 4, allowing England to play more freely. Bumrah toiled hard and bowled with intensity, but the English batters rotated strike cleverly and capitalized on scoring opportunities. Despite his best efforts, Bumrah ended up conceding three figures in an innings for the very first time in his 47-match Test career.