England to stick with ‘Bazball’ approach for the Ashes: McCullum
1 year, 6 months ago

England to stick with ‘Bazball’ approach for the Ashes: McCullum

The Hindu  

England head coach Brendon McCullum said the team will head into the Ashes series against Australia without fear of defeat, and he sees no reason to rein in their high-risk, high-reward ‘Bazball’ approach that has proven so successful over the last year. England was thrashed 4-0 in Australia in the previous edition of the Ashes but has won 10 of its last 12 tests since McCullum took charge and Ben Stokes was appointed captain. “If we do play how we want to play, we give ourselves the best opportunity and we’ve got the talent to put world-class teams under pressure.” England is due to play Ireland in a one-off match beginning on Thursday before the first Ashes test at Edgbaston on June 16. McCullum said fast bowlers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson would miss the Ireland test due to injury but will be fit for the Ashes opener.

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Ben Stokes ruled out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad
2 days, 23 hours ago

Ben Stokes ruled out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad

The Hindu  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year’s Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India, team management announced Sunday. The India series and Champions Trophy will mark England’s first limited-overs tour and tournament under coach Brendon McCullum, previously just in charge of the Test side. Both the ODI squad …

Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad
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2 days, 23 hours ago

Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad

Hindustan Times  

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year's Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India, team management announced Sunday. Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad The star all-rounder was not considered for either assignment after suffering a left hamstring injury during England's defeat …

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
1 week, 5 days ago

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Hindustan Times  

Dec 13 - England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week. Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep Charged with confidence …

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep
1 week, 5 days ago

Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep

Hindustan Times  

- England captain Ben Stokes concedes that he has probably spoken too much about next year's Ashes and is keen that the tourists stay in the "here and now" as they look to sweep their test series against New Zealand in Hamilton this week. Cricket-Stokes wary of Ashes distractions as England aim for NZ sweep Charged with confidence after taking …

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024
1 week, 5 days ago

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes credits England's dominant style of play for New Zealand series win
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ben Stokes credits England's dominant style of play for New Zealand series win

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes has praised his team's aggressive style of play after securing a commanding 323-run victory in Wellington, clinching their first Test series win in New Zealand in 16 years. "To play the more dominant cricket over the days we have played so far," Stokes said when asked how England ended their drought in New Zealand. Stokes highlighted …

Brydon Carse justifies England’s faith as the archetypal bold selection
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Brydon Carse justifies England’s faith as the archetypal bold selection

The Independent  

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Stokes-McCullum need series win vs India or Australia: Cook speaks on Bazball
3 weeks, 6 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 …

England in-tray: What will Brendon McCullum need to sort in new white-ball role?
1 month, 1 week ago

England in-tray: What will Brendon McCullum need to sort in new white-ball role?

The Independent  

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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 …

Ben Stokes likely to sit out the IPL to prioritise England’s Test team
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes likely to sit out the IPL to prioritise England’s Test team

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes is likely to lead a string of key England players sitting out the 2025 Indian Premier League ahead of a huge year for his Test team. England players are facing tricky decisions over whether to enter the auction for next year’s tournament because of new regulations put in place by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, …

Brendon McCullum wants show of support for ‘hurting’ England skipper Ben Stokes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brendon McCullum wants show of support for ‘hurting’ England skipper Ben Stokes

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes backs England’s batters after crushing series defeat to Pakistan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ben Stokes backs England’s batters after crushing series defeat to Pakistan

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes hopes ‘good vibes’ can propel England to series-deciding win
2 months ago

Ben Stokes hopes ‘good vibes’ can propel England to series-deciding win

The Independent  

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England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan
2 months ago

England deploy four spinners and one specialist fast bowler for third Test against Pakistan

The Telegraph  

One look at the Rawalpindi square indicates the rationale behind England’s selection of three spinners and only one specialist seamer. Pakistan played a leg-spinner last week, who bowled three or four overs, but you’d rather have it and not need it than need it if not have it.” Analysis: Rehan recall a huge gamble with series on the line This …

Ben Stokes reveals making apology to England teammates: ‘I’ve very annoyed with myself’
2 months ago

Ben Stokes reveals making apology to England teammates: ‘I’ve very annoyed with myself’

The Independent  

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England turn to inexperienced seam attack to battle against the heat in Pakistan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England turn to inexperienced seam attack to battle against the heat in Pakistan

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Stuart Broad makes bold claim about England’s Bazball approach for Pakistan series
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Harry Brook says improved form was ‘a matter of time’ as England beat Australia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Harry Brook says improved form was ‘a matter of time’ as England beat Australia

The Independent  

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Rob Key on why an Australian can play for England in the Ashes, the problem with Bazball's critics and why Andrew Flintoff doesn't need coaching qualifications to be a star
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rob Key on why an Australian can play for England in the Ashes, the problem with Bazball's critics and why Andrew Flintoff doesn't need coaching qualifications to be a star

Daily Mail  

Rob Key allows himself a smile as he reflects on a lively couple of weeks. England's Bazball approach under Brendon McCullum has been criticised at times since he was appointed Test head coach in 2022 by Rob Key England's stand-in 50-over captain Harry Brook recently suggested the players don't care how they are getting out But Test opener Zak Crawley …

Ben Stokes open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment
3 months ago

Ben Stokes open to extending his white-ball career with England following McCullum appointment

Associated Press  

CHESTER-LE-STREET, England — Ben Stokes’ white-ball career might not be over just yet. “If I get the call saying, ‘Do you want to come and play?’ — it’s definitely going to be a ‘yes,’” Stokes, England’s test captain, said in an interview with British broadcaster Sky Sports. England has launched a reboot of its white-ball teams to bring through the …

Ben Duckett excited by England’s white-ball future under Brendon McCullum
3 months ago

Ben Duckett excited by England’s white-ball future under Brendon McCullum

The Independent  

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Brendon McCullum wants England’s players to feel ‘bulletproof’ as coach eyes white-ball success
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brendon McCullum wants England’s players to feel ‘bulletproof’ as coach eyes white-ball success

The Independent  

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'If I didn't play another game...': Ben Stokes opens up on his white-ball future for England
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'If I didn't play another game...': Ben Stokes opens up on his white-ball future for England

India TV News  

Ben Stokes, the England Test captain, is currently on the sidelines due to a hamstring tear he suffered during the Hundred. With the team already 2-0 ahead in the ongoing Test series against, the red-ball team is more or less taken care of with the focus and spotlight shifting onto the white-ball side since the failed defence of the T20 …

Brendon McCullum named England men's white-ball head coach as ECB make U-turn on split-coaching model
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brendon McCullum named England men's white-ball head coach as ECB make U-turn on split-coaching model

Hindustan Times  

“Bazball” is coming to England's stagnating white-ball cricket teams. England and Wales Cricket Board extended Brendon McCullum's contract until 2027 {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} England announced on Tuesday that Brendon McCullum, the coach of the test side since 2022, will also take charge of the one-day international and Twenty20 teams from the start of next year as part of a …

‘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 …

Ben Stokes wants Jimmy Anderson to become England's new fast-bowling coach ahead of next year's Ashes - after nation's greatest seamer bowed out at Lord's with win over West Indies
5 months, 1 week ago

Ben Stokes wants Jimmy Anderson to become England's new fast-bowling coach ahead of next year's Ashes - after nation's greatest seamer bowed out at Lord's with win over West Indies

Daily Mail  

Ben Stokes wants Jimmy Anderson to travel to Australia next year as England seek to turn their greatest seamer into their new fast-bowling coach. Anderson will remain in the dressing-room for the rest of the summer after he marked his final Test, an innings victory over West Indies at Lord’s, with four more wickets to finish with a total of …

Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes looks to build 'strong squad' capable of regaining Ashes down under

India TV News  

England's red-ball captain Ben Stokes has made his intentions clear that he wants to build a "strong enough squad" that could "not just compete with Australia" but beat them in the 2025-26 Ashes down under. The flamboyant allrounder wants England's Test squad to take every step in the right direction and be battle-hardened to win back the biggest silverware in …

Ben Stokes: It’s tough to see the backlash against England’s footballers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: It’s tough to see the backlash against England’s footballers

The Independent  

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Ben Stokes: England are changing so we can win back Ashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes: England are changing so we can win back Ashes

The Telegraph  

A bullish Stokes acknowledged that an Ashes focus represents a pivot to his strategy. “I want us to be able to take a squad out there that I know is going to go at Australia,” said Stokes. I want this team to progress over the 18 months, so I’m focusing on that because I want us to go out to …

'Below-average' England won't be remembered: Tim Paine slams Ben Stokes' remarks
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Below-average' England won't be remembered: Tim Paine slams Ben Stokes' remarks

India Today  

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine has come down heavily on the England Test captain Ben Stokes for his comments from the Ashes 2023 documentary. Tim Paine found Ben Stokes's statement to be bizarre and out of the place as the series ended 2-2 and Australia managed to retain the urn. The England team under the leadership of Ben Stokes …

Ben Stokes interview: Moving on from James Anderson and ‘world’s best keeper’ is right for Ashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes interview: Moving on from James Anderson and ‘world’s best keeper’ is right for Ashes

The Telegraph  

“When it comes to selection stuff, me and Baz came up with a consistent way of delivering a message. It is one of those things as an England team you would love players you have picked to play in that role for their counties but also understanding that counties have their own ways of operating that they feel is best …

Ben Stokes hits back at Australian media, claiming England live ‘rent free’ in Australia’s heads
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes hits back at Australian media, claiming England live ‘rent free’ in Australia’s heads

The Telegraph  

Ben Stokes has hit back at Australian media for deriding an evangelical team talk he gave during last summer’s Ashes, saying that his England team live “rent free” in their heads. This week the England and Wales Cricket Board released a three-part behind-the-scenes documentary called Our Take: The Ashes 2023, which follows Australia presenting their side of the story in …

England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years
7 months, 1 week ago

England Test captain Ben Stokes set to make first Durham appearance in two years

The Independent  

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Andrew Strauss: My England team would beat the Bazballers
8 months ago

Andrew Strauss: My England team would beat the Bazballers

The Telegraph  

“It was very successful for us. So it’s just really modifying the approach a little bit at times.” In the short-term, Strauss has no doubt about what would be the biggest boost to England. So if we’re able to get him playing Tests again, it would be a massive fillip.” For now, Strauss is adjusting to his working life not …

Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Stokes pulls out of T20 World Cup to focus on fitness

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has pulled out of the T20 World Cup in June and July. Commenting on his decision, Stokes said: “I’m working hard and focusing on building my bowling fitness back up to fulfil a full role as an all-rounder in all formats of cricket. “The recent Test tour of India highlighted how far behind I was from …

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  

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'Exposed' England will improve after India drubbing, says McCullum
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

England coach Brendon McCullum admits that his team were beaten at their own game by big-hitting India and says he needs to refine his style
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England coach Brendon McCullum admits that his team were beaten at their own game by big-hitting India and says he needs to refine his style

Daily Mail  

Brendon McCullum admits England were beaten at their own game by a big-hitting India side here and accepts he will need to refine his style as he begins a second phase of his reign as coach that will culminate with the next Ashes. The first phase of ‘Bazball’ ended with a 4-1 thrashing, completed by victory by an innings and …

Ben Stokes bullish about England’s future despite abject defeat: ‘Write us off at your own peril’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Stokes bullish about England’s future despite abject defeat: ‘Write us off at your own peril’

The Independent  

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Michael Vaughan turns up heat on Ben Stokes' Bazballing England with 'team made up of cheerleaders' jibe
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Vaughan turns up heat on Ben Stokes' Bazballing England with 'team made up of cheerleaders' jibe

Hindustan Times  

Leaving Ben Stokes' England grapple with doubts about their Bazball approach of playing the longest format, Rohit Sharma's Team India became the number one ranked side in the newly-released ICC Test Team Rankings on Sunday. Michael Vaughan wants Ben Stokes and Co. to have a dose of honesty Rohit and Co. thrashed England 4-1 in the five-match series at home …

Ind vs Eng Test series | I don't think Rohit has been superior as captain, his bowlers did the trick, says Graeme Swann
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ind vs Eng Test series | I don't think Rohit has been superior as captain, his bowlers did the trick, says Graeme Swann

The Hindu  

Former England spinner Graeme Swann doesn't believe Rohit Sharma's captaincy was better than Ben Stokes' in the five-match Test series. "He's been good don't get me wrong, Rohit Sharma, but, I don't think if you pick this apart and say Stokes has captained badly, I think you are barking up the wrong tree there. "Rohit Sharma's bowlers have really come …

‘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 …

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes are starting to realise that a dose of realism is needed
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes are starting to realise that a dose of realism is needed

The Telegraph  

McCullum and Stokes are weary at the end of a tough seven weeks but remain strongly committed to their jobs. James Anderson played eight of 10 Tests in the past two series, at least two too many, and the top six started to look like a closed shop in India, spare batsman Dan Lawrence not once seriously considered. “I think …

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 …

England spin-bowling coach lauds ‘Freak’ Stokes after wicket on first ball in eight months
9 months, 2 weeks ago

England spin-bowling coach lauds ‘Freak’ Stokes after wicket on first ball in eight months

The Hindu  

Ben Stokes claimed a wicket with his first competitive ball for eight months as he rattled India captain Rohit Sharma’s stumps with a delivery that seamed off the pitch. As the cricket fraternity and the fans lauded Stokes’ effort, England’s spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel called him a ‘freak’. “We all know how we can round our attack out, especially …

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 …

Brendon McCullum pleads with counties to play his young England spinners after starring roles in India, insisting it would be 'mad' not to pick them
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Brendon McCullum pleads with counties to play his young England spinners after starring roles in India, insisting it would be 'mad' not to pick them

Daily Mail  

Head coach wants their counties to play them and says they'd be 'mad' not to Brendon McCullum has pleaded with counties to provide opportunities this summer for the young spinners making names for themselves in India and says they would be ‘mad’ not to pick them. ‘It will be frustrating if they weren’t given opportunities at county level,’ said McCullum …

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