'Bazball' or defensive approach, which play is best suited for England

Jul 29, 2023

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting questioned the ideal approach for England to take as they are set to begin their second innings on Day...

Nasser Hussain lambasts England's 'Bazball' approach, says it's about individual performances

Mar 09, 2024

A five-wicket haul on his 100th Test by Ravichandran Ashwin broke the back of England's batting line-up, handing the Three Lions' 'Bazball' school of...

Engalnd batter Zak Crawley keen to test 'Bazball' approach in India next year

Aug 04, 2023

India will host England for a five-match Test series starting January 25, 2024. The Test series will be played at Hyderabad, Vizag, Rajkot, Ranchi,...

"That's our blueprint": Brendon McCullum backs "Bazball" approach after eight-wicket defeat at Perth

Nov 23, 2025

The opening Test between Australia and England ended in just two days, making it the shortest Test in the Ashes since 1921. The Ben...

"They got carried away a bit, haven't been as smart...," Ponting's verdict on England's 'Bazball' approach

Jul 25, 2023

Australia retained the Ashes with an unassailable 2-1 series lead on Sunday after the Manchester Test was drawn following a washed-out fifth day. It was...

Trying to win games than being entertainers: Lyon "totally fine" with England tweaking Bazball

Aug 13, 2025

Australia's seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon is "totally fine" with England debunking the "pure entertainers" tag and tweaking the 'Bazball' approach to churn out results...