England Cricket Ends 'Too Nice' Image to Challenge India in Series

England's cricket team embraced a more aggressive and competitive approach during the third Test against India after head coach Brendon McCullum remarked that they had been "too nice." This shift was sparked by incidents late on Day 3, including Indian frustration over time-wasting tactics by England's Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, and Mohammed Siraj's overly celebratory reaction to a dismissal, which resulted in a fine. Harry Brook highlighted that the team decided to shed their overly friendly image and put more pressure on their opponents, though they maintained sportsmanship and avoided personal or unsportsmanlike conduct. This change in attitude energized England, contributing to their 22-run victory and ending a period of excessive amiability in their play. The team's newfound edge was well-received by fans and players alike, making the game more intense and enjoyable. England now aim to capitalize on this momentum in the upcoming fourth Test at Old Trafford.