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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 · Jan 21, 2024

Not surprised at Virat Kohli's inclusion in T20I squad: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's strategic management of his international career has not surprised AB de Villiers, who is confident about the possibility of his good friend playing in another T20 World Cup in the coming months.

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2024

Jeetan Patel: ‘We want excitement levels high when we hit that first Test’

England assistant coach on the challenge awaiting young spinners in India, his coaching philosophy, and why the team are preparing in Abu Dhabi

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

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 · Dec 4, 2023

How ‘Bazball’ could fire Team GB to Olympic hockey gold

Team GB have not won men’s hockey gold since Seoul 1988 but coach Paul Revington has borrowed a style from cricket that could end that drought at Paris 2024

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

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 · Nov 25, 2023

Ben Foakes to join Lions camp in latest indication of England plans

Surrey wicketkeeper faces battle with Jonny Bairstow for the gloves

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023

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 · Nov 8, 2023

England target defeating Dutch before Rob Key flies in for showdown talks

Rob Key will fly out to India at the end of the week to decide whether Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott are the men to lead an England reboot

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

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 · Nov 7, 2023