From 'Bazball' to traditional: England turn off attacking switch on day 1 at Lord's following Birmingham loss

Jul 10, 2025

At the end of the day's play, England was 251/4, with Joe Root (99*) and skipper Ben Stokes (39*) unbeaten. Despite quick early strikes...

Root's partnerships with Pope, Stokes help England to 251/4 (Day 1, Stumps)

Jul 10, 2025

At the end of the day's play, England was 251/4, with Root (99*) and skipper Stokes (39*) unbeaten. After a balanced first session, which...

I don't have any idea what Bazball is: England Test head coach Brendon McCullum

Jul 09, 2022

The term 'Bazball' has been echoing in the cricket world for the past few weeks thanks to the attacking style England have adopted under...

Pakistan emerge worst 'nightmare' for England in 'Bazball era

Oct 08, 2024

On Day 2, Salman Ali Agha's explosive show towards the tail end propelled Pakistan's total to 556. A swashbuckling performance from the 30-year-old allowed...

How Ben Stokes raised visions of Headingley heist with breathtaking 155 at Lords

Jul 02, 2023

England skipper Ben Stokes produced a sensationally delightful illustration of 'Bazball' cricket, as he lifted England to within a touching distance of Australia's target...

"Pitch was placid after lunch...": Ollie Pope following day one's play against India at Lord's

Jul 10, 2025

At the end of the day's play following the third session, England was 251/4, with Root (99*) and skipper Stokes (39*) unbeaten. After a...