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'We got more timid...': Brendon McCullum admits England's timidity under pressure against India

NEW DELHI: England's cricket coach Brendon McCullum has openly admitted that the team's much-touted 'Bazball' approach requires significant adjustments following their 4-1 Test series defeat against India.

The Times of India

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

England head coach Brendon McCullum reflects on England's series defeat in India, promising a stronger team moving forward.

The Hindu

'England appeared to get carried away...': Brendon McCullum, Ben Stokes contemplate strategy overhaul

NEW DELHI: Following England's comprehensive 1-4 Test series defeat against India, coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes are grappling with critical decisions as they seek to rejuvenate the team's fortunes in the longest format of the game.

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‘Work to do’: McCullum targets refined England after humbling in India

Head coach insists the belief is still there despite a 4-1 series defeat but admits side ‘have to be smarter’ with their approach

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Kane Williamson and Tim Southee celebrate landmark 100th Test caps against Australia

NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson, New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer, and Tim Southee, their second-highest wicket-taker in the format, both donned their 100th Test caps on Friday during the ICC World Test Championship series against Australia in Christchurch.

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Ben Stokes determined to finish on high amid India’s Himalayan peaks

England’s captain says his side have ‘massively evolved’ despite results and the Test team have a spectacular setting to prove it

The Guardian - UK

Series may be gone but England still have plenty to play for in final Test

Jimmy Anderson could reach 700-wicket mark with Jonny Bairstow set for 100th cap as tourists aim to avoid 4-1 defeat

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Michael Vaughan wants England cricket team to adopt Man City manager Pep Guardiola's approach

NEW DELHI: Former England skipper Michael Vaughan believes Pep Guardiola stands out as the most exceptional sporting leader in the past 15 years and Ben Stokes should adopting Man City manager's approach of never allowing players to become complacent about their place in the side.

The Times of India

India vs England: Young guns light up Test series - but what comes next?

The likes of Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed, Shoaib Bashir and Yashasvi Jaiswal all look to have a bright future

Evening Standard

Ollie Robinson 'twinged his back' while batting, says Brendon McCullum

NEW DELHI: England suffered a setback as pacer Ollie Robinson endured an injury during the fourth Test match against India at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.

The Times of India

Ollie Robinson’s Test future in doubt after ‘disappointing’ return in India

Ollie Robinson’s future has once again become the subject of internal debate among the England hierarchy following a subpar comeback in India

The Guardian - UK

England: Brendon McCullum predicts special times ahead despite India series defeat

The tourists have now failed to win two high-profile series in a row but have won 14 of 22 Tests since the head coach took charge

Evening Standard

'Every player has thrown everything at India': England captain Ben Stokes lauds team's spirit despite series loss

NEW DELHI: England's Test captain, Ben Stokes, expressed pride in his team's determined performance despite suffering a series defeat against India. India secured a five-wicket victory in the fourth Test, sealing the series 3-1, marking a significant milestone as England's first Test series loss under Stokes' leadership and head coach…

The Times of India

'Bazball is not about being arrogant but...': Joe Root

NEW DELHI: Senior England batter Joe Root defended his team's "Bazball" approach in Test cricket, stating that it is not about arrogance but rather aimed at achieving the best results for the team. The term "Bazball" is a reference to the aggressive approach associated with coach Brendon McCullum and captain…

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The unobtrusive, egoless genius of Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson, the unassuming cricket maestro from New Zealand, quietly dominates the game with his steady brilliance.

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Test cricket needed India’s ‘fantastic’ Jaiswal and England’s Bazball

Former England captain Mike Gatting heaps praise on India and England’s approach ahead of fourth Test in Ranchi.

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England back underfire Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow to keep India series alive

NEW DELHI: England are shutting out all 'external noise' to support Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow in finding form and maintaining their chances in the series against India ahead of the fourth Test in Ranchi on Friday.

The Times of India

England ignore 'external noise' to boost Root, Bairstow ahead of crucial Ranchi Test

NEW DELHI: England's cricket team is steadfastly focusing on the upcoming fourth Test against India in Ranchi, deliberately ignoring "external noise" to help star players Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow regain their form.

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'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.

The Guardian - UK

Jonny Bairstow, England’s great survivor, has earned shot at another century

Dropped, recalled, gloves, no gloves, up the order, down the order … but Yorkshireman is in line to win 100th cap in India

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Joe Root should drop 'Bazball' and play his natural game: Ian Chappell

NEW DELHI: After being dismissed on the reverse ramp shot in the third Test, which resulted in the visitors' batting collapse, former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels that Joe Root should abandon the Bazball strategy and "play his natural game".

The Hindu

England coach McCullum backs struggling Bairstow to come good

England's Bairstow faces criticism for poor performance in India, but coach McCullum stands by him for fourth test.

The Times of India

'Managed to bowl 100%...': Ben Stokes hints at bowling return as England eye series recovery in India

NEW DELHI: England captain Ben Stokes has suggested a potential return to bowling duties for the remaining Tests in India, indicating positive progress in his recovery from a knee operation.

The Times of India

Jonny Bairstow's batting performance under scrutiny in India Test series

NEW DELHI: England's Jonny Bairstow has faced criticism for his batting performance in the ongoing series against India.

The Times of India

How England's 'Bazball' style is turning into a nightmare in India

RAJKOT: Will England’s ‘Bazball’ dream in India turn into a fiasco? Do they need to review, or even curtail it for now? Going by how Ben Stokes Co capitulated to an embarrassing 434-run defeat in the third Test in four days here to go down 2-1 in the series, questions…

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