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DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

England set to discover if they created T20 monster by jolting India into life

Defending champions trounced semi-final opponents in 2022 but face a revitalised team with form and focus

The Guardian - UK

Potts promises more Bazball and title ambition from all-action Durham

The fast bowler is targeting back-to-back triumphs as his swashbuckling promoted side step up to the County Championship’s First Division

The Guardian - UK

'Rohit Sharma is not in-your-face, aggressive captain like Virat Kohli'

By mauling England 4-1 in the recently-concluded Test series at home, Rohit Sharma-led India not just put 'Bazball' to bed but also the skipper himself replied his critics in fine fashion to lead from the front.

The Times of India

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India’s 4-1 series triumph should rank among its finest

Shoaib Bashir's reaction to being bowled by Ravindra Jadeja sums up India's dominant series win over England.

The Hindu

'Don't think Rohit has been superior as captain,' feels Graeme Swann despite England's 4-1 mauling

NEW DELHI: Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes Rohit Sharma's captaincy during the five-match Test series wasn't superior to Ben Stokes' and attributed India's success more to the effectiveness of their bowlers under Rohit's leadership rather than solely crediting his captaincy.

The Times of India

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

Graeme Swann praises Rohit Sharma's captaincy, credits India's bowlers for Test series win over England.

The Hindu

5th Test: How India reigned at home again as England grappled with 'Bazball' doubts

Dharamshala Test ends in a hurry as a young, hungry and unafraid Team India serves a marker for the future with an emphatic 4-1 series win against an England team bent upon throwing caution to the wind

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'Bazball, Batti Gull...': Virender Sehwag tears into England for failing miserably

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, known for his straight talk, once again slammed England for failing miserably and thereby losing the five-match Test series 1-4 against India.

The Times of India

Moeen Ali praises Ben Stokes' leadership as England navigate tough Test series against India

NEW DELHI: Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has lauded the leadership qualities of skipper Ben Stokes, crediting him for transforming the England team into an "amazing and entertaining" unit despite their challenging performance in the ongoing Test series against India.

The Times of India

'Can't hide behind Bazball!': Nasser Hussain slams yet another England batting collapse

NEW DELHI: The opening day of the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala saw another England batting collapse as the visitors skittled out for a lowly 218 in the first innings against India.

The Times of India

'Don't know what Bazball means': Rohit Sharma says England played better cricket than last series but...

NEW DELHI: The matches against England's 'Bazballers' posed perhaps the greatest test of Rohit Sharma's captaincy on home soil but not only did the Indian skipper excel in leading his team, but he also gained valuable insights into his leadership abilities during what he termed as a 'series of comebacks'.

The Times of India

India beat England to win fourth Test and series – as it happened

England’s spinners took five quick wickets, but then Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel saw India home

The Guardian - UK

4th Test: How old-fashioned Joe Root shunned 'Bazball' to save the day for England in Ranchi

NEW DELHI: India discovered a promising new pace talent in debutant Akash Deep, while the seasoned Joe Root single-handedly steered England through turbulent waters with a gritty century, eschewing the flamboyance of 'Bazball' for a more conservative approach. Despite early setbacks, England managed to reach 302 for 7 by the…

The Times of India

Joe Root’s calm century leads England’s fightback against India

Joe Root made an unbeaten 106 as England finished the first day of the fourth Test against India on 302 for seven

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Chappell urges Root to play his natural game and drop Bazball philosophy

Ian Chappell advises Joe Root to ditch 'Bazball' and return to his natural game amid poor form.

The Hindu

It isn’t just Bazball – India are better, full credit to their supply chain

Criticism of Bazball in England's defeat ignores India's strength, Root's discomfort, and the need for strategic adjustments.

The Hindu

Jaiswal learned from his upbringing, not from Bazball: Nasser Hussain to Ben Duckett

Nasser Hussain criticizes Ben Duckett for suggesting Yashasvi Jaiswal learned aggressive batting from England, urging self-improvement for team.

The Times of India

'I feel it's overhyped': Former India captain slams England's 'Bazball' tactics

NEW DELHI: Known for his aggressive batting style, former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has strongly criticised England's ‘Bazball’ tactics in Tests, led by head coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes.

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'If this is how you want to play...': Michael Clarke wants England to stick with 'Bazball' amid criticism

NEW DELHI: Facing severe criticism after their second-worst defeat ever against India, England's 'Bazball' got a much-needed backing from former Australian skipper Michael Clarke, who asked Ben Stokes and co. to stick with their ultra-aggressive approach despite the embarrassing defeat in Rajkot Test.

The Times of India

'Yashasvi Jaiswal hasn't learnt from you': Nasser Hussain slams Ben Duckett for bizarre comment

Yashasvi Jaiswal's attacking approach has yielded runs in tons for him across the three Tests played so far in the five-match series between India and England. However, Ben Duckett remarked that England deserve "some credit" for the way Jaiswal has adopted attacking brand of cricket in Tests as well.

The Guardian - UK

Blaming Bazball for England’s losses ignores excellence of India

Ultra-positive approach has transformed England but machismo and bloody-mindedness can occasionally become self-defeating

The Guardian - UK

Nature of England’s third Test defeat surely spells end for Bazball rhetoric

Ben Stokes’ side are the most exciting in a generation but actions need to speak louder than words after collapse in India

The Times of India

India vs England, 3rd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s blistering ton puts hosts 322 runs in front with 8 wickets in hand at stumps

RAJKOT: Galvanised by the crisis triggered by R Ashwin’s sudden pullout from the match due to his mother’s medical condition, India staged a comeback for the ages on Day 3 to take firm command of the third Test against a rattled England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah's workload, KL Rahul's return: Key points as BCCI set to name India's Test squad for remaining England Tests

The BCCI selectors are likely to name India's squad on Friday for the remaining three Tests of the home series against England, with the focus on managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload and the status of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja's recovery from injuries that ruled both out of the second Test.

The Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah, the out of syllabus puzzle in an equal contest

Pacer has taken pitch out of the equation on his return from injury, leaving rival batters stumped and experts raving

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