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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sonia Twigg

Brendon McCullum details how England refined Bazball during ‘heavyweight fight’ of Ashes

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As the dust settled at the Oval at the end of a thrilling Ashes series, England head coach Brendon McCullum reflected on the “heavyweight fight” that captured the nation’s attention.

After five Test matches in six weeks, the series was levelled at 2-2, and as it had done throughout the series, the momentum on the final day fluctuated between England and Australia before the hosts claimed a 49-run victory.

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