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'If England play Bazball...': Mohammed Siraj's warning ahead of first Test in Hyderabad

NEW DELHI: India's fast bowler Mohammed Siraj expressed skepticism about England's aggressive 'Bazball' strategy working in Indian conditions, suggesting that if England adopts this approach, the match may conclude within a day-and-a-half or two.

The Times of India

India’s home record is formidable – Bazball is England’s best chance

India's cricket team, despite missing Kohli, is favored to win against England in the upcoming Test series.

The Hindu

'Once you are in, you must not...': Nasser Hussain's advice to England batters ahead of India Test series

NEW DELHI: Former captain Nasser Hussain feels England must adopt a strategic approach and take smart risks against India in the upcoming five-match Test series, starting January 25.

The Times of India

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'Viratball' vs 'Bazball': Sunil Gavaskar feels Virat Kohli could be the difference in India vs England Test series

England have been pretty vocal about their successful 'Bazball' tactics ever since former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, nicknamed 'Baz', took over the coaching job of the English Test team. But batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that India has 'Viratball' to counter the visiting team's aggressive approach to Test cricket.

The Times of India

Nasser Hussain banks on Bazball for England to succeed in India

NEW DELHI: Although the hosts will start as clear favorites in the forthcoming five-match Test series in India, former captain Nasser Hussain has cautioned against discounting England's chances due to their recent success with the "Bazball" strategy.

The Times of India

'Hardest place to play in the world is...': Michael Vaughan warns England ahead of India Tests

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the forthcoming five-Test series in India, former captain Michael Vaughan has warned England that their Bazball strategy might be "absolutely destroyed" by the hosts' deadly spin attack.

The Times of India

Five of the best sport books of 2023

Elton John scores, Ronnie O’Sullivan delivers on cue, and ‘Bazball’ takes off in the year’s finest sportswriting

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Brendon McCullum views England's Test series in India as crucial examination for 'Bazball'

Brendon McCullum, the head coach of the England Test cricket team, has emphasized the formidable challenge awaiting England in the upcoming series against India. He views this series, scheduled to commence on January 25, 2024, as the ultimate test of England's distinctive and aggressive style of Test cricket known as…

The Times of India

Nathan Lyon dismisses 'Bazball' revolution in cricket

NEW DELHI: Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has poured cold water on the notion that "Bazball," an aggressive style of cricket associated with the England Test team under coach Brendon McCullum, has brought about a revolution in the game.

The Times of India

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon mocks ''Bazball''

Nathan Lyon dismisses 'Bazball', a brand of cricket England adopted, as "smoke and mirrors". He says it's about shifting gears in Test cricket and understanding the moments. He's 2-0 against it and believes it's an aggressive brand of cricket Australia has already mastered.

The Hindu

In brief: Water; Wise Gals; Bazball – reviews

The powerful tale of a traumatised woman’s search for a fresh start; the CIA’s debt to a group of female spies; and the tale of test cricket’s latest buzzword

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad on retirement: ‘How do I replace the feeling of wickets, the adulation? Maybe I don’t need to’

The bowling great tells Lawrence Ostlere about his fairytale Ashes ending, sledging Australians, his love of Bazball and the uncertainty of retirement as he launches his new autobiography, ‘Broadly Speaking’

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad: ‘I’m still not 100% sure what “the spirit of cricket” means’

The now former England bowler talks to Donald McRae about that Bairstow dismissal, retirement and why playing for Brendon McCullum was the best experience of his long career

The Guardian - UK

Australian cricketers react as ‘Bazball’ enters Collins English Dictionary

The term was coined to describe the England Test cricket team’s attacking mindset under Brendon McCullum (known as ‘Baz’) but the coach dislikes the word

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Afternoon Update: Adelaide family tell of ‘nerve-racking’ Gaza escape; cricketers ridicule ‘Bazball’ dictionary inclusion; and sign up for a blind date

The family are among 20 Australians who have managed to escape Gaza via the Rafah crossing

The Independent UK

‘Bazball’ officially enters Collins English Dictionary among words of the year

The term was coined to describe the England Test cricket team’s attacking mindset under Brendon McCullum (known as ‘Baz’) but the coach dislikes the word

The Guardian - UK

From Surrey’s title march to Bazball at Durham – county run-in highlights

There is plenty to look out for in the championship climax, including thriving England discards and famous young names

The Times of India

It's an open World Cup: Brendon McCullum

'Whoever starts well in WC will give themselves best chance of success'

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Bazball left Australians scratching their head during Ashes: Ricky Ponting

NEW DELHI: Legendary Ricky Ponting feels England's innovative 'Bazball' approach left the Australian team in a state of disarray during the recently concluded Ashes series which ended in a 2-2 draw. The approach led to a remarkable turnaround for the English side, who managed to recover from a daunting 0-2…

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma should be more aggressive as a captain: Kapil Dev

KOCHI: The sight of Kapil Dev lifting the World Cup from the Lord’s balcony forty years ago is etched in an Indian cricket fan’s memory. With another ODI World Cup around the corner, the man who inspired India’s maiden ODI World Cup success and ushered in a cricketing revolution in…

The Hindu

England batter Zak Crawley keen to test 'Bazball' approach in India next year

Crawley stated that England would be venturing into the unknown due to the surprise choice of destinations for the trip, but that they will be prepared for any challenge, whether the ball seams or spins.

The Hindu

Why did ‘Bazball’ fail to regain the Ashes?

Up against a great Australian side, England discovered that there is an essential limit to the competitive advantage ‘Bazball’ offers because it is an approach, for the most part, to batting. And it’s bowling that typically wins Test matches and series

The Times of India

Zak Crawley wants to take 'Bazball' approach to India

NEW DELHI: England's next tour to India in January-March 2024 gives a 'great opportunity' to showcase 'Bazball', according to swashbuckling opener Zak Crawley who added that adapting to conditions would be critical.

The Hindu

Zak Crawley looks to test India with Bazball approach next year, wants to adapt to pitches

England's Zak Crawley says India tour in 2024 presents 'amazing opportunity' to showcase Bazball. Adapting to conditions key. England last won Test series in India in 2011-12. Crawley hopes for pitches that suit England's seamers and spinners.

The Hindu

With Broad retiring, Anderson''s experience will be required in India: Nasser Hussain

Anderson has a good record against India, with six of his 32 five-wicket hauls in Tests coming against them. His average in India (29.32) is decent in comparison to other places he has played in.

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