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Bazball skipper Stokes ready to face his Ashes destiny

England will take their brash Bazball approach into the Ashes, but the odds are against them to win the urn on Australian soil for the first time since 2011.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025

From the first ball to Bazball: everything you need to know about the Ashes

Can Ben Stokes really lead England to victory in Australia? Set your alarms and gird your loins, this one’s not just big, it’s positively Brobdingnagian

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

Ashes: 'Bazball' winds Australia up as they think they invented it, says Mark Butcher

England have faith in their gutsy approach as they dream of a win Down Under

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

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Stokes’ England have reminded us all that cricket is meant to be fun

Bazball has been infuriating at times but never forget how bad England were before the Brendon McCullum era

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

Shoaib Bashir a surprise inclusion in England squad for first Ashes Test

England have hedged their bets two days out from the start of the Ashes by naming a 12-man squad for the first Test, with Shoaib Bashir a surprise inclusion

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

Bazball faces its ultimate test as England eye golden Ashes chance

England have a clearly defined identity and optimism, but still need to compete in a manner that earns Australia’s respect

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

Mind guru Gilbert Enoka: ‘England are about to go to war, and I want to be in the trench with them’

The mental skills coach famed for his ‘no dickheads’ policy with the All Blacks now faces his and Brendon McCullum’s acid test in the Ashes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

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Australia set to face Bazball 2.0 in Ashes summer

Australian players have noticed some differences in England's Bazball approach in recent series, as opposed to their all-out assault with the bat ahead of 2023.

AAP · Nov 16, 2025

Ollie Pope poised to stay at No 3 as England focus on continuity for Ashes

Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick ‘presumes’ Surrey batter will keep place before tourists’ solitary warm-up date

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025

Bazball makes Root's record in Australia irrelevant

England have insisted Joe Root's lack of centuries in Australia is not an issue, pointing to the fact he has thrived around the world under Brendon McCullum.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

England given Ashes warm-up warning as they prepare for Andrew Flintoff’s Lions

England head coach Brendon McCullum has opted against any tour matches against local opposition ahead of the marquee series.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Ashes winner drops verdict on how Ben Stokes will respond to Australian media criticism

Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media, but his former team-mate believes that could prove to be a mistake

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Steven Finn says one thing will fire up captain Ben Stokes ahead of Ashes

England skipper Stokes was branded “Cocky Captain Complainer” by an Australian newspaper upon his arrival Down Under.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Ben Stokes branded ‘Cocky Captain Complainer’ by Australian media as he arrives for Ashes showdown

Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media with just over two weeks until the Ashes gets underway

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

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The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Bazball reminds me of Sir Alex Ferguson’s style, says Gary Neville

Brendon McCullum has instituted the no-fear Bazball style of play into England’s cricket team and Gary Neville sees echoes of Alex Ferguson’s approach

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Mark Wood reveals key change in England team from previous disastrous Ashes tour

The fast bowler is set to return to action as England bid to win in Australia for the first time in 15 years

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025

Mark Wood: ‘We’re going to the Ashes with an Australia blueprint to put their batters under pressure’

The fast bowler tells Donald McRae that England have confidence and belief as he prepares for what could be his final series against the old foe

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025

Jofra Archer and Mark Wood give England a lift after epic ODI failure

The batting statistics in New Zealand make for grim reading but England’s fast bowlers are slowly gearing up for the Ashes

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025

Brendon McCullum confident England can throw off batting blues for Ashes

Brendon McCullum has predicted England’s batters will shake off the woes of their white-ball tour of New Zealand for the Ashes

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

England batters not scarred by series loss ahead of Ashes, says Brendon McCullum

The tourists were humbled 3-0 by New Zealand in the one-day international series.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

England accuse Australia of illegal play at the breakdown before crunch Test

Steve Borthwick is reported to have spoken with the match referee about how Australia approach the ruck

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Autumn Internationals: England seek ‘Bazball’ inspiration ahead of Australia Test

Wallabies present first challenge of four-game autumn series

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025

Borthwick hopes England can emulate Bazball mentality for autumn series

England’s rugby players are seeking to emulate the Bazball ethos of their cricketing counterparts in the run up to the forthcoming autumn series

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

England turn to cricket counterparts for tips in bid to strike Australia blow ahead of Ashes

England’s rugby union side take on the Wallabies at Twickenham just weeks before cricket’s biggest Test series begins

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

England plotting downfall of Australia after meeting architects of ‘Bazball’

Steve Borthwick and his number two Richard Wigglesworth met with England cricket coach Brendon McCullum and his assistants in Manchester.

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