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Bazball: a cult of bruised masculinity where you win even if you lose

England are either brainwashed, or brilliant, or both in a team where negative talk is passé even if you have just been beaten

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023

Bucket hats and baseball caps battle it out this summer

The jostling for headspace speaks to the tribal nature of hats

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023

Write off Bazball and England at your own peril

The loss in the opening Test of the Ashes has left many wondering whether the Bazball approach is the right way to go about it. Coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have four more Tests to plot a comeback. If history is any indication, what awaits is another England-Australia…

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Joe Root reinventing himself like David Bowie under Bazball – Mark Nicholas

The Yorkshireman’s average and strike-rate are up under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Edgbaston track was like my kryptonite, I’m done in the Ashes if all pitches are like that, says Anderson

Expressing his displeasure over the flat pitch in the Ashes opener, veteran England seamer James Anderson says he’s “done” if similar tracks are produced for the reminder of the series. Ahead of the series, England skipper Ben Stokes said England wanted fast flat pitches to help execute their attacking style…

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Jimmy Anderson makes worrying Ashes admission after struggling in first Test

England's leading Test wicket taker James Anderson took just one wicket in 38 overs as his side went down to a thrilling defeat in the opening Ashes clash at Edgbaston

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

Ricky Ponting reveals being approached for England Test coach role before Brendon McCullum

Former Australian World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting has disclosed that he was approached for the position of England Test coach prior to Brendon McCullum assuming the role last year.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2023

Ben Stokes' 'inspiring' England message is right - but cricket's glaring failure remains

Ben Stokes spoke out after England's thrilling First Test defeat to Australia and the words were part of a familiar theme - but his mission to inspire remains flawed, with cricket still a closed shop

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

England vs Australia: Joe Root finds nothing wrong with aggressive tactics despite England's loss in 1st Ashes Test

Joe Root, the former England captain, has expressed his support for the team's aggressive approach in their first Test defeat against Australia.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2023

I’d go back and play Stokes’ way – no regrets for Joe Root over England approach

Australia won a thrilling first Ashes Test by two wickets at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023