Legendary South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter is a big fan of England 's new 'Bazball' style of play, describing it as "mind-blowing" and "a breath of fresh air".
So far this summer, the new captain and coach combination of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have led England to four stunning wins over New Zealand and India while playing an aggressive and positive brand of cricket.
And Procter is hopeful that England's approach to Test cricket will 'rub off on other teams'. Speaking to AFP ahead of the three-match series between England and South Africa, Procter said: "Mind-blowing, to be honest.
"Watching on television, the way England have played has been mind-blowing, it really is. Looking back over all the years of Test cricket the initial attitude has always been, 'Let's make sure we don't lose',' Then it's, 'If we can win, we win'.
"This England team have changed all that. Of course, losing still matters but it's about going for the victory. It's been a breath of fresh air and I hope it rubs off on other teams."
Procter added that he expects England to "come unstuck" at some point, but believes that if they continue to play in the same manner then they will "get to the top". "That fear of losing hasn't been dispersed, but when you dilute it the way England hierarchy have, you are going to get some absorbing Test matches," he continued.
"Sure, they are going to come unstuck. There's no doubt it's going to happen, but I think they've got the character to pull through.
"If they continue playing the way they are, they can only get to the top." Procter was also full of praise for South Africa, adding: "South Africa have beaten India [at home in January], they've beaten New Zealand when they batted first on a green-top [away from home in March].
"The batters are really starting to apply themselves. South Africa are punching above their weight, but so are England. We've got two sides who are playing above themselves, it's going to be a fascinating series."
