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Pat Cummins stands tall to show England are not only ones with an inspirational captain

ANDY DUNN: England skipper Ben Stokes looked set to guide his side to a famous victory at Edgbaston before Aussie leader Cummins came to the fore

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023

England relied on vibes and sprites when Cummins went a little Bazball

Five tempestuous, hysterical days ended with Australia playing the old-fashioned way until desperation won the day

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

Another shot in the arm for Bazball, the way cricket should be played

Another shot in the arm for Bazball, the way cricket should be played

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Ashes diary: England’s all-action approach keeps fans in their seats

New hospitality area fails to appeal as Bazball takes preference, while Joe Root is still offering maximum entertainment

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023

The Pat Cummins delivery that symbolised Australia captain’s importance

The Aussie skipper produced a moment of magic to dismiss Ollie Pope before finishing off England’s second innings to set up a chance at victory in the first Test

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

Ashes rivalry is as alive as ever. But when it comes to the economics of cricket, India is in the box seat

The first test of the 2023 Ashes is well underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham, featuring England’s aggressive “Bazball” style of play (named after New Zealand-born coach Brendan “Baz” McCullum) and a surprise early declaration by the hosts at the end of the first day. This invited an Australian fightback inspired…

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

What we talk about when we talk about cricketing dads isn’t as simple as Bazball

As rain scuttled day three memories flooded back of our annual trip to watch England lose at cricket, and the sense of two lives drifting apart

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

Usman Khawaja hits impressive Ashes century as Australia fight back against England

Usman Khawaja recorded an impressive century as Australia fought back on Day Two of the first Ashes test at Edgbaston after a strong morning from Ben Stokes' side

Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023

Ben Stokes' bold declaration 'no surprise to us': Jonny Bairstow

NEW DELHI: England's 'Bazball' era has been known for their 'surprising' bold calls and on Friday the cricket traditionalists witnessed another one when Ben Stokes declared the innings on the opening day of the first Ashes Test.

The Times of India · Jun 17, 2023

Gareth Southgate in ‘no doubt’ over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s midfield switch as he reveals Bazball talks

Gareth Southgate says Trent Alexander-Arnold can give England a different option in midfield after the Liverpool man's outstanding display in the 4-0 win over Malta on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023