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England relish Brendon McCullum impact with simplicity key to superb response

In the giddy aftermath of last week’s extraordinary victory at Trent Bridge, Ben Stokes promised that England’s spirit of attacking adventure would only advance as the weeks wore on.

Evening Standard

Ben Foakes reveals how Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum can fire England's red-ball team back to the Test match big time

Wins over world champions New Zealand at Lord's and Trent Bridge have made Test cricket cool again after a nightmare run of defeats left England languishing in the rankings

Wales Online

Zak Crawley must realise England potential soon with credit running out

In the unforgettable Trent Bridge Test that finished a week ago, 1,675 runs were scored. There were five individual centuries, seven fifties and five more scores in the forties. Runs veritably flowed. But just four of them came from Zak Crawley, England’s opener.

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‘A match made in heaven’: Ben Foakes hails England’s new Test leadership

The wicketkeeper praised Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum after England took a 2-0 lead in their series against New Zealand

The Independent UK

Jamie Overton interview: England Test call-up from Brendon McCullum will live with me forever

It has been a busy week for Jamie Overton. From Sunday to Wednesday, he was involved in an excellent Championship match at Taunton, in which he concussed two opponents — one of them his twin brother — bowling on day one, then was at the crease as his Surrey team…

Evening Standard

Stuart Broad lifts lid on Brendon McCullum speech that inspired stunning England win

England beat New Zealand by five wickets in the second Test at Trent Bridge to seal their first series victory since defeating Sri Lanka in January 2021

Daily Mirror

Stuart Broad hails impact of ‘forward thinking’ Brendon McCullum on England

McCullum took up his post just a few weeks ago with a promise to bring a fresh, positive outlook to a side that had failed to win any of its previous five series

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Stuart Broad hails ‘forward-thinking’ Brendon McCullum for inspiring England win

McCullum took up his post just a few weeks ago with a promise to bring a fresh, positive outlook to the side.

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum keeps low profile but positivity rubs off on England

The new coach wants Ben Stokes and the team to claim the spotlight and his players have been given freedom to attack

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad hopes ‘most outrageous hour of Test cricket’ sees free-ticket England fans return

Stuart Broad labelled Jonny Bairstow’s extraordinary innings in England’s win over New Zealand on Tuesday the “most outrageous hour I've seen in Test cricket” – and hoped it helped those attending on free tickets fall in love with the game.

Evening Standard

Matthew Mott challenges England to enjoy sustained period of white-ball dominance

England have appointed a limited-overs head coach who has a track record for instilling a ruthless outlook.

The Independent UK

England celebrate famous win with huge takeaway as Ollie Pope looks lovingly at kebab

Joe Root gave the orders as England's cricket stars hit the local takeaway following a memorable Test win over New Zealand on Tuesday, featuring a smitten Ollie Pope

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow credits IPL with giving him ‘gears’ for England Test heroics

The 32-year-old acknowledged skipping the domestic first-class structure in favour of the franchise circuit was not a move everyone agreed with

The Independent UK

Born-winner Jonny Bairstow thrives on full house and big pressure for England

Jonny Bairstow makes no secret of the fact that he likes it when the chips are down, the pressure is on and there is a big crowd in.

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Jonny Bairstow credits IPL influence for blistering Test hundred at Trent Bridge

The middle order maestro put on a brutal display of powerful hitting during the afternoon of the fifth day to help secure the five wicket win

The Independent UK

Inside ‘Bazball’ and England’s Test resurgence under new coach Brendon McCullum

New head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have enjoyed an impressive start

Daily Mirror

England are ‘to be feared’ as Michael Vaughan compares Ben Stokes to great Shane Warne

Brendon McCullum's new-look England completed a second win in as many Tests against New Zealand, leading former Test captain Michael Vaughan to suggest opponents are right to be scared

Daily Mirror

England fined and docked crucial WTC points despite incredible win over New Zealand

Ben Stokes skippered England to a second straight Test win over New Zealand, but the victory has been soured after the ICC confirmed a fine for Brendon McCullum's men

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The Guardian - UK

Big-hitting Bairstow helps England to get risky and cast off old shackles

The batter forgot the typical Test rules and played as if it were a one-day game, destroying New Zealand with extravagant ease

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow reveals Ben Stokes' words of encouragement ahead of brutal innings vs NZ

Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes shared a magnificent 179-run partnership as England beat New Zealand by five wickets, with Stokes telling Bairstow to simply "send it into the stands" before his brutal assault after tea

Daily Mirror

Stunning Jonny Bairstow blitz leads England to remarkable record win over New Zealand

Jonny Bairstow scored England's second-fastest Test century off just 77 balls as they chased down 299 to win the second Test against New Zealand and seal a series victory

The Guardian - UK

Jack Leach left high and dry by an England spinner’s thankless tasks

Bowler retains the faith of his captain against New Zealand but is neither a positive attacking option nor able to tie down an end

The Guardian - UK

‘This is the first time I’ve felt like a No 3,’ says Ollie Pope after crucial hundred

The batter scored 145 and shared a stand of 187 with Joe Root, whom he described as ‘England’s greatest ever’

The Independent UK

Ollie Pope feared being dropped before high-class hundred for England

Pope made 145 as England piled on 383 runs on day three at Trent Bridge

The Guardian - UK

England and Root reward fans’ optimism with riotous batting

England set about chasing New Zealand’s first innings with an abandon not seen for several years in Tests

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