Bazball needs a reboot as the England cricket sideshow begins series two
9 months, 1 week ago

Bazball needs a reboot as the England cricket sideshow begins series two

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. England hung onto India’s coattails until day three of the fourth Test in Ranchi. From that moment, India’s last three wickets combined for 130 runs, before England lost all 10 of theirs for 145. open image in gallery Jonny Bairstow’s 100th Test could be his last for England Who will be part of those expected victories, however, is the question. He can’t go on forever and his grip on being England’s undisputed first seamer is no longer as strong as it once was with just 15 wickets across his last eight Tests.

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Stokes-McCullum need series win vs India or Australia: Cook speaks on Bazball
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Stokes-McCullum need series win vs India or Australia: Cook speaks on Bazball

India Today  

Former England captain Alastair Cook believes that Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum need a marquee Test series win against India or Australia to call the Bazball period successful. NZ vs ENG, 1st Test, Day 1: Highlights Cook said that he was not in complete agreement with the method that England play Test cricket with but agreed that Stokes and McCullum …

NZ vs ENG 2024: New Zealand expect England to stick to attacking ‘Bazball’ ways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs ENG 2024: New Zealand expect England to stick to attacking ‘Bazball’ ways

The Hindu  

New Zealand expects England to stick to its attacking brand of cricket when it faces the Black Caps in the upcoming home test series despite Ben Stokes’s team crashing to defeat in Pakistan. Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan said ‘Bazball’ had met its match against Pakistan but New Zealand skipper Tom Latham was not convinced the tourists …

Stuart Broad makes bold claim about England’s Bazball approach for Pakistan series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stuart Broad makes bold claim about England’s Bazball approach for Pakistan series

The Independent  

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New white-ball era will be Bazball Mk II, says captain Harry Brook
3 months ago

New white-ball era will be Bazball Mk II, says captain Harry Brook

The Telegraph  

Brook has some captaincy experience – England Under-19s, the Hundred and the odd Blast match for Yorkshire – but as with Pope against Sri Lanka, this is his first proper stab at the job and he will not look far for inspiration. “It’s going to be fairly similar to the Test team, I think, the way that Baz and Stokes …

‘Bazball’ spreading in English cricket as test coach McCullum also takes over white-ball teams
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Bazball’ spreading in English cricket as test coach McCullum also takes over white-ball teams

Associated Press  

“Bazball” is coming to England’s stagnating white-ball cricket teams. “I’m energized by the prospect of guiding both teams and am grateful for the support from the ECB and my family as I take on these added responsibilities.” Matthew Mott resigned as England’s white-ball coach on July 30 after presiding over the team’s disappointing defenses of its ODI and T20 world …

England promised a refined version of Bazball and destroyed the West Indies with just that
5 months ago

England promised a refined version of Bazball and destroyed the West Indies with just that

The Telegraph  

Brendon McCullum promised a “refined” version of Bazball and that is exactly what England delivered to win their first Test series for 19 months. McCullum made his pledge sitting in the team hotel in Dharamsala 24 hours after England lost the fifth Test against India, routed before lunch on day three. He talked of some “pretty deep thinking” about how …

'Exposed' England will improve after India drubbing, says McCullum
9 months, 1 week ago

'Exposed' England will improve after India drubbing, says McCullum

The Hindu  

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side. Their bid to hand Rohit Sharma's side their first test series defeat on home soil since 2012 …

It takes more than Bazball to win in India
9 months, 1 week ago

It takes more than Bazball to win in India

Hindustan Times  

India’s innings and 64-run victory over England in Dharamsala completed a 4-1 rout in the five-Test series. It was India’s 17th consecutive series win at home and took the team to the top of the 2023-24 World Test Championship table. But India’s biggest takeaway from the series is that their inexperienced batting lineup held firm. In the absence of top …

‘Their batting failed miserably’: Former cricketers slam England’s Bazball approach after losing Test series in India 4-1
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Their batting failed miserably’: Former cricketers slam England’s Bazball approach after losing Test series in India 4-1

Firstpost  

Former cricketers questioned England’s Bazball approach in the just concluded Test series against India after the visitors suffered a 4-1 Test series defeat. England’s “Bazball” approach took a major setback in the just-concluded Test series against India following their innings defeat in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala on Saturday. Former England cricketers including Nasser Hussain questioned England’s Bazball …

Brendon McCullum: Bazball needs refining after our confidence took a hit against India
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Brendon McCullum: Bazball needs refining after our confidence took a hit against India

The Telegraph  

“Credit to India for the way that they played. “We will have some time to reflect and come back bigger, stronger and more refined.” ‘We have to be smarter with our comments’ McCullum acknowledged that on occasion his team have not helped themselves with their public pronouncements, such as Ben Duckett answering “the more the better” when asked how many …

Ben Stokes: Write off England and myself at your peril
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: Write off England and myself at your peril

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes has warned to write off England and himself “at your peril” after declaring that his side would use the pain of being dominated by India as fuel. India have not lost a Test series at home since 2012, when Alastair Cook’s England team won here, with Stokes praising the hosts for being “much the better team” and an …

India Bazball feeble England on day 2 of Dharamsala Test
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India Bazball feeble England on day 2 of Dharamsala Test

India TV News  

The second day of the ongoing Dharamsala Test between India and England belonged entirely to the hosts as they put in a domineering batting effort to claim pole position. Led by Shubman Gill and skipper Rohit Sharma who scored a century each, the Indian batters stamped their authority on the game and made the English bowlers look fairly ordinary. The …

England's Bazball, less boom and more bust in India
9 months, 3 weeks ago

England's Bazball, less boom and more bust in India

Hindustan Times  

Is there any point to Bazball if England can’t win against the sides that matter? For now, narratives have been spun to protect Bazball by highlighting the defeat against India as England's Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum before the match England’s first in eight Test series under Stokes and McCullum. A question naturally arises over the efficacy of Bazball …

Bazball falls as India’s gen next hold fort against Eng
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bazball falls as India’s gen next hold fort against Eng

Hindustan Times  

England learnt on Monday that “Bazball”, attractive as it may be, is not the panacea for all of cricket’s challenges and enduring mysteries. On a slow Ranchi track, where batters could score only if they applied themselves, India rode on fighting half-centuries by skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, and a solid unbeaten knock by one of the finds of …

India vs England result: Hosts hand Ben Stokes first series defeat as captain
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs England result: Hosts hand Ben Stokes first series defeat as captain

The Telegraph  

Bazball failed in Rajkot when they lost their minds when in a good position and Ravi Ashwin absent on day three. By applying classic Test match batting Joe Root resurrected the first day after a juicy morning when India expertly maximised the pitch’s moisture, but made 11 in the second when England needed a senior player to set the target …

In Ashwin’s absence, India’s next-gen steps up to bring Bazball to a screeching halt
10 months, 1 week ago

In Ashwin’s absence, India’s next-gen steps up to bring Bazball to a screeching halt

Hindustan Times  

India have enjoyed outstanding days of Test cricket on home patch previously too. India's Mohammed Siraj, right, leaves the field with Jasprit Bumrah, second right, and other teammates at the end of England's first innings in Rajkot Despite posting 445 in the first innings of the third Test, India were under the pump by close of day two. Rocked by …

3rd Test, Rajkot: Ben Duckett's superb ton powers England's rapid response against India
10 months, 1 week ago

3rd Test, Rajkot: Ben Duckett's superb ton powers England's rapid response against India

Hindustan Times  

There’s no one way of playing Test cricket. The morning session saw India scoring at a run rate of 2.30 runs per over but the day ended with England smashing 176 runs in the evening session at a run rate of 6.07. The left-hander, having scored the third fastest against India in India, is unbeaten on 133* and England has …

Ian Botham claims Bazball has resulted in crowds coming back to Indian stadiums for Tests
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ian Botham claims Bazball has resulted in crowds coming back to Indian stadiums for Tests

Firstpost  

Legendary cricketer Ian Botham has claimed that England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach under captain Ben Stokes has infused a new life into Test cricket, especially in India where crowd is back in stadiums to watch five-day matches. Under coach Brendon McCullum and Stokes’s leadership, England have adopted an attacking style of play in the traditional format which has led to increased …

'No team meetings, belief': Joe Root dissects Bazball as England impress in India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'No team meetings, belief': Joe Root dissects Bazball as England impress in India

Firstpost  

With Bazball coming to India for the first time, there are many myths and misconceptions associated with England Test team’s style of play that has now been busted. England star batter Joe Root has now explained how team meetings are done under Ben Stokes’ captaincy and coach Brendon McCullum’s leadership and reaffirmed his belief in the philosophy. Having a coffee …

‘Bazball was a failure’: Geoffrey Boycott slams England’s batting after loss against India in Visakhapatnam
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Bazball was a failure’: Geoffrey Boycott slams England’s batting after loss against India in Visakhapatnam

Firstpost  

England batting great Geoffrey Boycott gave a thumbs down to ‘Bazball’ after Ben Stokes’ England went down to India in the second Test at Visakhapatnam. With this win, India drew level in the series and Boycott said that England’s high-risk strategy doesn’t guarantee success. Read | England leave for Abu Dhabi after losing 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam He even drew …

Bazball has not only travelled, but transcended boundaries too
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bazball has not only travelled, but transcended boundaries too

The Hindu  

Clive Lloyd changed Test cricket back in the 1970s with his decision to play four fast bowlers in the West Indies team. Few decisions, since Lloyd’s, have impacted Test cricket as the one that Rob Key took a couple of years ago as the managing director of England men’s cricket. Ben Stokes took over from Root and the all-rounder would …

'England not to be messed with': Nasser Hussain's 'wake-up call' for India after Stokes and Co. stun hosts in 1st Test
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'England not to be messed with': Nasser Hussain's 'wake-up call' for India after Stokes and Co. stun hosts in 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

From England's Bazball approach to hosts preparing turning pitches, Nasser Hussain didn't mince words in the lead-up to India's Test series opener against England. Hussain feels India's defeat to England in the 1st Test is a wake-up On Sunday, premier batter Ollie Pope punched above his weight and debutant Tom Hartley made amends in his first game with a game-changing …

Nasser Hussain believes Bazball can work in Indian conditions, feels loss in 1st Test wake up call for India
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nasser Hussain believes Bazball can work in Indian conditions, feels loss in 1st Test wake up call for India

India TV News  

Cricketer-turned-broadcaster, Nasser Hussain, believes that India's loss to England in Hyderabad is a wake-up call for them and thinks that "Bazball can work in these conditions". The former England captain opines that India had the opportunity to shut the game down in the first innings but "some sloppy dismissals" prevented them from doing so. Hussain hailed Ben Stokes-led England side …

What Yashasvi Jaiswal did to England in first Test was not Bazball. It was something greater
10 months, 4 weeks ago

What Yashasvi Jaiswal did to England in first Test was not Bazball. It was something greater

Hindustan Times  

Brendon McCullum might claim he doesn’t like the term, but ‘Bazball’ will find a permanent place in cricketing lexicon. England have invested heavily in the high-risk, no-holds-barred attacking approach, which was on view in Hyderabad on Thursday too, but a new-age Indian batter steeped in orthodoxy reiterated the value of staying true to the basics while producing the most domineering …

Why England’s fate in India will not define Bazball era
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Why England’s fate in India will not define Bazball era

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. England’s fate …

Where is your Bazball? Hyderabad crowd trolls England team after visitors 246-all out in 1st Test
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Where is your Bazball? Hyderabad crowd trolls England team after visitors 246-all out in 1st Test

India Today  

The Hyderabad crowd was at its funny best on Day 1 of the first Test between India and England at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah opened with the new ball for India and the two England openers took full toll of it. IND VS ENG DAY 1: LIVE SCORE However, it all changed after the …

IND vs ENG Preview: India's decade-long bull run at home faces England's Bazball test
11 months ago

IND vs ENG Preview: India's decade-long bull run at home faces England's Bazball test

Hindustan Times  

Almost without exception, teams visiting India talk about how this is the hardest place to play Test cricket in. India haven't lost a Test series at home in more than a decade Ben Stokes was the latest to join the chorus, England’s Test captain acknowledging that India were the ‘absolute best in home conditions, there’s no doubt about that. R …

Siraj's warning: If England play Bazball, the match might get over within two days
11 months ago

Siraj's warning: If England play Bazball, the match might get over within two days

The Hindu  

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj believes England's much-hyped 'Bazball' strategy won't work in Indian conditions and if the visitors go with their ultra-aggressive approach then the match may get over within two days. 'Bazball', a hell-for-leather attacking batting approach, coined after Test team head coach Brendon McCullum, gave England tremendous success last year but it will face its baptism by …

England’s tour of India: Part II of Bazball versus the Wall
11 months ago

England’s tour of India: Part II of Bazball versus the Wall

Live Mint  

The contrasting personae of the two coaches, Rahul ‘The Wall’ Dravid and Brendon ‘Baz’ McCullum, constitute one of the intriguing aspects of the Test series between India and England, starting on 25 January in Hyderabad. : Cape Town: India's Virat Kohli with head coach Rahul Dravid during a practice session ahead of the second Test match between India and South …

Ind vs Eng Tests | India’s home record is formidable; Bazball is England’s best chance
11 months ago

Ind vs Eng Tests | India’s home record is formidable; Bazball is England’s best chance

The Hindu  

Ninety years ago, when England first toured India for a Test series, E.H.D. Most recently, there was the World Cup; earlier, following a dramatic victory in Australia, they began well in England but were held to a 2-2 draw in a Test series interrupted by Covid. Under McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes England have been successful playing a brand of …

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Brendon McCullum prepares Ben Stokes' England for Bazball party in Hyderabad
11 months ago

IND vs ENG, 1st Test: Brendon McCullum prepares Ben Stokes' England for Bazball party in Hyderabad

Hindustan Times  

Brendon McCullum is familiar with Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. England's coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes during a practice session It means, if you know the method to counter the conditions, there are runs to be had, even on these surfaces. Ahead of the marquee contest, everyone is wondering whether McCullum and England's Bazball approach will work in …

Bazball: R Ashwin's reason of excitement for England series, Brendon McCullum smiles sheepishly
11 months ago

Bazball: R Ashwin's reason of excitement for England series, Brendon McCullum smiles sheepishly

India TV News  

It was a great evening of celebration of Indian cricket and the best performers across age groups and domestic and international cricket for men and women in the BCCI awards in Hyderabad on Tuesday, January 23. For the men's team, the cricketer of the year for the 2019-20 season was Mohammed Shami, the next was R Ashwin for 2020-21, Jasprit …

India vs England: 'Lack of match preparation' might trouble Englishmen, says Alastair Cook
11 months ago

India vs England: 'Lack of match preparation' might trouble Englishmen, says Alastair Cook

Firstpost  

Former England captain Alastair Cook rued Ben Stokes and Co’s “lack of match preparation” ahead of the five-Test series in India, but backed the side to come out triumphant regardless with their revolutionary ‘Bazball’ tactics. Watch: England cricket team arrives in Hyderabad ahead of India Test series “A problem England will have is a lack of match preparation,” Cook, who …

IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah counters Bazball warning, says England's approach gives him edge to take heaps of wickets
11 months ago

IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah counters Bazball warning, says England's approach gives him edge to take heaps of wickets

India Today  

Jasprit Bumrah said that he will relish the challenge of facing England’s talked-about Bazball in India’s upcoming Test series against the Three Lions. Ever since Ben Stokes took charge of the Test team after Joe Root stepped down, England’s approach to playing the purest format has taken a turn. The 30-year-old Bumrah, in the meantime, said that if England go …

Will Bazball work in India? Sunil Gavaskar makes bold call, says 1st Test in Hyderabad will be crucial
11 months ago

Will Bazball work in India? Sunil Gavaskar makes bold call, says 1st Test in Hyderabad will be crucial

India Today  

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar said the first Test of the upcoming 5-match series will be crucial in determining whether the much-talked-about Bazball can survive its toughest test in India. Gavaskar did not rule out England finding success with their fearless approach to Test cricket in the much-anticipated 5-Test series, starting January 25 in Hyderabad. England have certainly added spice …

McCullum Considers Upcoming Test Series Against India as Real Test for ‘Bazball'
1 year ago

McCullum Considers Upcoming Test Series Against India as Real Test for ‘Bazball'

The Quint  

England test cricket team’s head coach Brendon McCullum highlighted the significant challenge that England will face in the upcoming test series against India and believes that series will serve as the ultimate litmus test for England's aggressive and attacking brand of Test cricket, often dubbed as Bazball. In early 2024, England is set to face India in a five-Test series …

How Bazball sexed up cricket
1 year, 1 month ago

How Bazball sexed up cricket

Daily Mail  

Bazball by Lawrence Booth and Nick Hoult England cricket has its ups and downs — the latest down being a World Cup campaign of more than averagely catastrophic dimensions. But here’s a book about an unmistakable up: the transformation of the Test team from dreary also-rans to tough competitors full of attacking flair and demonstrating palpable joy in all they …

'Bazball left Australia scratch their heads': Ricky Ponting lauds England's approach in Ashes 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

'Bazball left Australia scratch their heads': Ricky Ponting lauds England's approach in Ashes 2023

India TV News  

Two-fierce rivals England and Australia played down a jaw-dropping Ashes series with the Aussies retaining the prestigious urn. Pat Cummins' Australia and Ben Stokes-led England took centerstage in the opening series of the new World Test Championship 2023-25 after the Aussies won the previous edition. There was a lot of talk around how England's aggressive approach dubbed as 'Bazball' would …

Bazball’s Ashes vindication makes England’s Test cricket revolution worthwhile
1 year, 4 months ago

Bazball’s Ashes vindication makes England’s Test cricket revolution worthwhile

The Hindu  

Not long after the end of one of Test cricket’s most engrossing series, the Australians still seemed unsure about what they had just experienced. But off-spinner Nathan Lyon spoke for their bamboozlement when he insisted, he hadn’t seen any Bazball cricket from England in the two Tests he played before a calf injury ended his series. And when it rained …

India tour an opportunity to see how Bazball works in those conditions: Zak Crawley
1 year, 4 months ago

India tour an opportunity to see how Bazball works in those conditions: Zak Crawley

Firstpost  

England, who are having a successful run with the Bazball approach, last won a Test series in India in 2011-12 and since then have only one win to show from subsequent tours in 2016-17 and 2020-21. Zak Crawley is looking forward to seeing how ‘Bazball’ works in India during England’s visit to the subcontinent in early 2024 for a five-match …

India to be the next test for England’s ‘Bazball’, says Nasser Hussain
1 year, 4 months ago

India to be the next test for England’s ‘Bazball’, says Nasser Hussain

The Hindu  

England’s highly entertaining “Bazball” approach will face a test when the team travels to India next year for a five-match Test series, England captain Nasser Hussain believes. Under coach Brendon “Baz” McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, England’s result-oriented approach to Test cricket once again enthralled fans as it overturned a 2-0 deficit to level the Ashes series against Australia 2-2. …

'Going to be fascinating': Former England captain excited to see if Bazball works against Ashwin and Jadeja
1 year, 4 months ago

'Going to be fascinating': Former England captain excited to see if Bazball works against Ashwin and Jadeja

India TV News  

England played an extremely attacking brand of cricket in the recently concluded Ashes series against Australia. Even though Australia retained the urn, many reckoned that England were the better team in the five-match series and would've won too if rain had not played spoilsport on the last two days of Manchester Test. England's next assignment in the longest format is …

'We will drop at least 4 players from playing XI': Ashwin's blunt verdict on why India can't adopt 'Bazball' in Tests
1 year, 4 months ago

'We will drop at least 4 players from playing XI': Ashwin's blunt verdict on why India can't adopt 'Bazball' in Tests

Hindustan Times  

England’s new brand of ‘Bazball’ cricket in the longest format of the sport has earned them rewards since Brendon McCullum’s appointment in June 2022, recording big match wins over South Africa, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, and Australia, and an important Ashes draw 2-2 against their greatest rivals. R Ashwin spoke in detail about the chances of India adopting 'Bazball' However, …

Will Bazball work in India? Ben Stokes comes up with an intriguing response
1 year, 4 months ago

Will Bazball work in India? Ben Stokes comes up with an intriguing response

India TV News  

As soon as Stuart Broad dismissed Alex Carey, crowd at the Oval erupted in joy as England levelled the Ashes series 2-2 keeping Australia at bay. Broad also bid adieu to Test cricket with this series even as England are being praised for sticking to their Bazball approach with the bat despite being 0-2 down in the series at one …

Ashes result: Bazball vindicated despite England drawing Ashes series
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes result: Bazball vindicated despite England drawing Ashes series

The Telegraph  

It was a tough day. The pitch didn’t really deteriorate – there was a bit of spin but we didn’t get any sideways movement which always makes it difficult. We’ll need to set some interesting fields today and play around with the pace of the ball; try everything we can do get a breakthrough. I’ve had a really disappointing series …

‘Our focus is not on winning. We want people to enjoy': England star's bizarre 'Bazball' remark after Ashes heartbreak
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Our focus is not on winning. We want people to enjoy': England star's bizarre 'Bazball' remark after Ashes heartbreak

Hindustan Times  

It was a rather anti-climactic end to the fourth Test between England and Australia last week, as rain washed out the entire fifth day in Manchester, forcing a draw. Many suggested that England's past decisions – their declaration in the first innings of the opening Test in particular – came to bite them but the side's captain, Ben Stokes, insisted …

England captain Ben Stokes has vowed to 'push' Bazball even HARDER at Old Trafford to keep Ashes series alive... with rain set to affect fourth Test
1 year, 5 months ago

England captain Ben Stokes has vowed to 'push' Bazball even HARDER at Old Trafford to keep Ashes series alive... with rain set to affect fourth Test

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes insists England are prepared to go even more attacking than usual in order to get the win they need to ensure that the Ashes are still up for grabs in the final Test next week. With rain forecast in Manchester throughout the week, England may be forced to throw caution to the wind in order to keep the …

Ashes: Bazball commitment to batting unshaken
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes: Bazball commitment to batting unshaken

Hindustan Times  

Another fantastic contest in the 2023 men’s Ashes saw England narrow the series 2-1 with a dramatic victory by three wickets in Leeds. One of the many storylines in this series, maybe the main one, has been around England’s approach with the bat. Regardless of the overwhelming benefits of England’s approach, in squeezing the best out of this specific group …

'Bazball happened against lesser quality. Forget it': Gavaskar denounces England's approach in brutal 'Ashes' verdict
1 year, 5 months ago

'Bazball happened against lesser quality. Forget it': Gavaskar denounces England's approach in brutal 'Ashes' verdict

Hindustan Times  

England took a commanding position in the third Ashes Test after bowling the Australians out on 224 in the second innings in Headingley. Australia are leading the five-Test series 2-0 with dominant wins in Edgbaston and Lord's, while England's ‘Bazball’ approach was criticised heavily by fans and former cricketers alike. Even as England are now in a winning position in …

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