In the third Test against India at Lord’s, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared the same surprise as many cricket fans when the England team seemed to ditch ‘BazBall’ for something else, which he jokingly called ‘PrankBall.’ Ashwin, familiar with various England teams over the years, didn’t understand Ben Stokes’ team’s strategy. He noticed their … Read more
The England team has started playing a new aggressive brand of cricket termed “Bazball” under the leadership of Ben Stokes. However, one of the most prolific batters in England’s test set-up, Joe Root, revealed that the England team under Stokes leadership is not a big fan of team meetings. Joe Root, who has yet to … Read more
England cricket coach Brendon McCullum expressed his delight and pride as his team’s performances in the Ashes series further validated the “Bazball” blueprint that has led to a year-long undefeated streak in test series under his leadership. The English team showed immense resilience, coming from 2-0 down to draw the series 2-2, with a narrow … Read more
India’s Test series victory against West Indies was marred by rain on the final day of play, resulting in a drawn match. Despite the weather disruptions, India’s aggressive cricket on Day 4 saw them achieve the fastest 100 in Test cricket’s history. Ishan Kishan, who scored his maiden Test fifty, talked about the impact of … Read more
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has highlighted a significant flaw in England’s batting during the ongoing Ashes series against Australia. Vaughan, backing his observation with statistics, pointed out that England batters have fallen victim to the pull shot, contributing to their struggles in the series. While England has fought against the visitors, they have yet … Read more
Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath recently expressed his disappointment with England’s lackadaisical approach to the Ashes 2023 series. In particular, he highlighted Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal as a prime example of their relaxed attitude on the field. McGrath referred to their demeanor as “Casual Ball – CazBall” rather than the focused and committed approach he … Read more
The second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord’s concluded with a thrilling victory for the Australians. However, the match was marred by a contentious dismissal that sparked debates and divided opinions among the players and fans. Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal on the final day has become the centre of attention, leading to contrasting reactions … Read more
The first Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston witnessed a dramatic victory for the Australian team. On the fourth day, one of the pivotal moments in the game was the reckless dismissal of England’s best player, Joe Root. Root’s dismissal has been singled out as a major reason Australia secured a thrilling win. … Read more
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting recently disclosed that he was contacted about the English men’s cricket team coaching job before Brendon McCullum. Ponting revealed that he received a call from Rob Key, the director of men’s cricket at the English Cricket Board (ECB), but declined the offer due to his current priorities and family … Read more