ENG vs AUS 2nd Test: Adam Gilchrist criticises Ollie Pope's approach on day 3 in Brisbane

Adam Gilchrist (Pic: File Pic)

Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist spoke about England's Ollie Pope's dismissal and also labelled it as a "reckless" batting approach, according to Fox Cricket.

On day three of the second Test match of the ongoing Ashes series, Pope lost his wicket after scoring 26 runs in 32 balls, including four boundaries. He gained the attention of many people after his dismissal, as he tried to play a shot against a fuller delivery from Michael Neser. He got into the shot too early and lacked control, and the ball nipped back in to strike the inner half of his bat as Pope played it right into the hands of the bowler.

Speaking about his dismissal, Gilchrist explained the reason for what is bringing Pope down.

"(Pope's) desire to keep attacking and keep imposing himself on the bowling unit is what's bringing him down. Tonight was reckless. It just looked like reckless cricket," he said as quoted by Fox Cricket.

The former cricketer then added that England's number three batsman needs to think about his batting approach before heading to Adelaide Oval for the third Test match of the Ashes series.

"It's all a little bit too predictable from what we've seen in four innings so far (this series). There's a bit for him to think about before he goes to Adelaide," said the veteran of 96 Test matches.

The 27-year-old Pope has struggled against Australia, averaging only 18.71 across 14 Test innings without registering a fifty, with a highest score of 46 in the first innings of the Ashes opener in Perth earlier this month. He also suffered a poor outing in the first innings of the ongoing match, as the right-hander returned to the pavilion after registering a three-ball duck.

In the second Test match, the "Three Lions" have concluded day three with a score of 134 runs for the loss of six wickets in 35 runs. They are still trailing by 43 runs against the Aussies.

England skipper Ben Stokes and Will Jacks will resume play on Day 4 at the Gabba in Brisbane. The Aussies are leading the five-match Test series by 1-0 against England.

(With ANI Inputs)