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Bazball unpacked: how England have turned up the dial in Test cricket

Andrew Samson takes a statistical deep dive into England’s seismic change in approach and explains how the data supports it

The Guardian - UK

England were playing ‘Bazball’ during 2005 Ashes series win – Michael Vaughan

The current England team have developed into an attacking and entertaining Test unit under the guidance of coach Brendan McCullum – nicknamed Baz.

The Independent UK

England captain Ben Stokes vows Bazball will continue in Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes says he will not make allowances for Australia and change his style for the Ashes.

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England’s Existential Cricket is not fun and carefree but therapy for years of cruelty

Bazball has been hailed as a joyous reinvention of how Test cricket is played but in reality it is an angry reaction to past pain

The Guardian - UK

Ricky Ponting reckons England only came up with Bazball as a plot to beat Australia

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting can't wait for the Ashes to start with English conditions and the success of 'Bazball' set to have a huge say in the destination of the urn

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes doubles down on England's no-fear approach in emotional Ashes vow

England are hoping to win back the Ashes from Australia and captain Ben Stokes has promised his team will continue with their entertaining and aggressive 'Bazball' approach

Daily Mirror

Jos Buttler believes Moeen Ali will thrive on return to England’s Test side

has not played an international Test for nearly two years.

The Independent UK

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Chris Woakes feared he would never play red-ball cricket again

Woakes had to undergo an operation on his bowling knee last summer

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad interview: Addictive Bazball means no selection issues as England prepare for Ashes

New era for England puts onus on collective

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett move England close to big win over Ireland at Lord’s

Duckett blitzed 182 before Pope struck a maiden double century in Test cricket on another trademark day of ‘Bazball’ cricket

The Independent UK

What is Bazball? How England revolutionised Test cricket

Stokes and McCullum have lifted England from rock-bottom to ‘rockstars’

The Independent UK

‘Can the two selves help each other?’ Mike Brearley on Bazball, Test cricket and psychoanalysis

Mike Brearley, the Ashes-winning captain from 1981, tells Donald McRae how he has been captivated by England’s dynamic leadership duo, with another series about to start

The Guardian - UK

Boland has Broad plan to combat 'Bazball' in Ashes

Scott Boland has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket for Australia and is ready for his biggest test as he prepares to thwart England's aggressive batters.

AAP

Zak Crawley: Maverick match-winner or an England gamble destined to fail?

This iteration of England have never been shy in backing Zak Crawley.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

A coronation during austerity and an Ashes to remember: omens of 1953

England’s game-changing play 70 years ago was nothing like Bazball, but it regained the Ashes in a summer of royal pomp

Daily Mirror

England slammed over sly Ashes tactics to outfox Australia - "what a load of junk"

England are hoping to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015 this summer, having enjoyed great success playing 'Bazball' under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes

The Guardian - UK

Red-ball alert: Joe Root and fellow Ashes hopes are doing next to nothing in the IPL

Test cricket is neglected enough – why not let the former England captain tune up at Yorkshire if he is not going to play in India?

The Guardian - UK

The revival of Test cricket is a fine thing – but ODIs would like a word

Bazball is no magic formula, it’s another cheery novelty – the idea of the quick fix will always seduce lovers of the long game

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Daily Mirror

England chief offers new 'Bazball' definition as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum hailed

England have won ten out of 12 Tests under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum while playing a style of cricket that has become known as 'Bazball' and Managing Director Rob Key has given his thoughts on the pair's success, having been the man who appointed them in the first place

Daily Mirror

England batsman Ben Duckett makes Ashes promise and calls for end to 'friendly' rivalry

Ben Duckett is looking forward to testing England's 'Bazball' approach against Australia in the Ashes, having impressed at the top of the order since earning a recall

Daily Mirror

Sir Alastair Cook backs England's 'Bazball' approach to rock Australia during Ashes

England's new approach has so far worked against India and Pakistan and four-time Ashes winner Cook sees no reason why it can't rip apart the Aussies

Daily Mirror

Australia star Mitchell Starc admits it's "not the best time to play" England in the Ashes

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have guided England to ten wins in 12 Tests playing 'Bazball' and Australia star Mitchell Starc has been impressed by their transformation ahead of the Ashes

The Guardian - UK

Temba Bavuma: ‘The more I played, the more I understood my significance’

South Africa’s first black Test captain on the pressures and privileges of his role and why he is a silent supporter of rival Ben Stokes

Daily Mirror

Glenn McGrath's 'Bazball' verdict won't please Australian fans ahead of Ashes

Australia great Glenn McGrath has been hugely impressed by England's transformation under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, admitting their recent success is "pretty special"

Daily Mirror

Australia captain Pat Cummins hails 'Bazball' and drops David Warner Ashes hint

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have rejuvenated England's Test team with their 'Bazball' approach and Australia captain Pat Cummins has been impressed by their success

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