Bazball

Crawley calls for refinement to 'Bazball' after India defeat

England next return to test action in July against the West Indies, after this year's Twenty20 World Cup.

Don't write us off, Stokes warns after India drubbing

"I don't give too much away as the series is going on but I'm always man enough to say we got beaten by the better team," Stokes told reporters.

'Tourist-unfriendly' India dim England's 'Bazball' aura

India's five-wicket victory on a spiteful track in Ranchi was not really a cakewalk, thanks to England's never-say-die spin attack.

Stokes defeated but not down after first series loss as captain

"On this occasion, their skill was better than ours," Stokes told reporters.

Former England captains tear into 'Bazball or bust' approach

"This England team are hell bent on doing things their way, and 'saving test cricket'. They are giving test cricket a shot in the arm because they are so exciting," Michael Vaughan wrote in Britain's Daily Telegraph.

Stokes stands by 'Bazball' despite India shellacking

England's bold tactics under Stokes and coach Brendon 'Baz' McCullum have revitalised Test cricket and India, who have not lost a Test series on home soil since 2012, were always going to be a litmus test of that philosophy.

From Mashrafe, Klopp, to Australian Open, what's cooking in the sports arena?

The on and off-field issues going on in the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, India making England taste their 'Bazball' tonic, an inexperienced West Indies making their presence felt at the Gabba, Liverpool having to look at life after Jurgen Klopp and the Australian Open awaiting a new Men's singles champion -- there are events aplenty for fans to dive into. Here, in this episode of The Daily Star's multimedia show, 'Pitch Perfect', we try to discuss briefly the current sporting scenario.

Bumrah excited by 'Bazball' challenge ahead of crucial WTC series

"They are playing successful cricket and the aggressive route of taking the opposition on, showing the world there’s another way to play Test cricket," Bumrah said.

India has ‘Viratball to counter Bazball’: Sunil Gavaskar

England have certainly added spice to Test cricket with the way they have played Test cricket since captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum joined hands. By eliminating the fear of failure, the England men's team have played free-flowing cricket and have not been afraid of taking bold calls even in the toughest situations - an approach that has been labelled Bazball.

August 15, 2023

England to host Zimbabwe for Test in 2025

Jimmy Anderson, England's leading Test wicket-taker, made his debut the last time his country faced Zimbabwe in 2003

August 6, 2023

Lyon ‘didn’t really see Bazball’

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has said that he "didn't really see Bazball" during the two Tests he played against England in Ashes 2023.

August 4, 2023

India to be the next test for England's 'Bazball', says Nasser Hussain

England's highly entertaining "Bazball" approach will face a test when the team travels to India next year for a five-match Test series, England captain Nasser Hussain believes.

August 3, 2023

Hussain backs misfiring Anderson to find form in India

Anderson struggled to make much of an impact during the recent Ashes series against Australia, with the 41-year-old unable to generate much movement with the ball when managing just five wickets for the series at an average of 85.40 from four Test appearances

July 1, 2023

'England are about breaking records'

England are "about breaking records", assistant coach Jeetan Patel said on Friday as the home team contemplate a huge run chase against Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

June 30, 2023

'Bazball' under fire as England crumble in Ashes

Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook walked out to bat at Lord's on Friday with the second Test nicely poised despite a chaotic final session the previous evening but the home side slumped from 278-4 to 325 all out, giving Australia a precious first-innings lead of 91