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Nasser Hussain Blasts England's Bazball Obsession After 4-1 Drubbing In Hands Of India, Says Ben Stokes And Co Must Look To Improve Themselves

England lost the fifth and final Test by an innings and 64 runs in Dharamsala and lost the series 1-4. Hussain has come down heavily on Ben Stokes and company after the embarrassing defeat. 

Mar 09, 2024, 15:55 PM IST

'There Was Guy Called Rishabh Pant,' Rohit Sharma Takes Witty Dig At Ben Duckett's Bazball Comment For Yashasvi Jaiswal

India will face England in the fifth and final Test in Dharamshala starting from March 7.

Mar 06, 2024, 17:46 PM IST

'Bazball Or Whatever Ball...', Anil Kumble's Straightforward Reply To Why England Failed To Win Test Series In India

England may be entertaining the world but they still do not know how to win Test series against big nations like India and Australia. Kumble deciphers why Bazball failed in India. 

Feb 27, 2024, 12:42 PM IST

Dhruv Jurel Makes History In Ranchi: Check All Big Records Toppled In IND Vs ENG 4th Test - In Pics

With India scripting a five-wicket win over England in the fourth Test, skipper Rohit Sharma lauded youngsters for showing composure throughout the series in the absence of key players including Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Shami and said their performances will help them have a fine Test career.

Feb 26, 2024, 17:05 PM IST

Dear Ben Duckett, Yashasvi Jaiswal's Fiery Double-Hundred Is Not Bazball-Inspired; Here's Proof

After Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a quickfire hundred vs England in the 2nd innings of Rajkot Test, Ben Duckett wanted credit for England for inspiring him to bat like that.  

Feb 19, 2024, 08:08 AM IST

'Thrill And Frustrating In Equal Measure,' Former England Captain On 'Bazball'

Hussain said that 'Bazball' is about soaking pressure as well and Root should have taken the game deep and used the shot later.

Feb 17, 2024, 23:17 PM IST

Bumrah Ball>Bazball: Fans React As Jasprit Bumrah Runs Havoc On England In 2nd Test

Only Crawley's (73 off 132 balls) strategy of mixing caution with aggression worked before the collective efforts of Bumrah (3/46), Ashwin (3/71), Axar (1/75) and Kuldeep (1/60) yielded the desired results for the hosts who were under pressure going into day four.

Feb 05, 2024, 17:12 PM IST

India Vs England 2nd Test: Meet 'Bazball' Inventor Brendon McCullum's Wife Ellissa; In Pics

Brendon McCullum brought a big change in England's Test fortunes when he arrived as the Test coach for the men's national team. He brought with himself a style of cricket that has made Test cricket entertaining, at least when England play. It is called Bazball. The term has taken the cricket world by storm. England have tasted a lot of success playing this brand of cricket and they were not shy of playing it again in India at Hyderabad even when the chips were down after the first innings. It resulted in a terrific win. Today, we talk a little bit about Brendon McCullum's family. In this gallery, we introduce you to his wife Ellissa and their three children.

Feb 01, 2024, 12:18 PM IST

Test Series Against India Will Be Real Test For Bazball Believes England Coach Brendon McCullum

The renowned former New Zealand captain also revealed that the red ball cricket ensures ninety percent of the English Cricket Board revenue from red ball cricket, and it struggling has a huge impact on the sport for England.

Dec 04, 2023, 17:12 PM IST

'Bazball Against Ashwin, Jadeja Will Be Fascinating,' Says Former England Captain Nasser Hussain

Hussain believes England have some good depth in their bowling ranks who are more than capable of performing well in India.

Aug 03, 2023, 22:50 PM IST

Watch: Ben Stokes' Savage Reply After Being Asked Will Bazball Work Vs Team India?

England captain Ben Stokes believes that the exciting Ashes 2023 which ended in a draw against Australia is what Test cricket needs

Aug 01, 2023, 21:50 PM IST

Ashes 2023: Glenn McGrath Slams England Team, Says They Are Playing ‘Cazball Not Bazball’

England cricket team are 0-2 down in the Ashes 2023 series heading into the third Test at Headingley against Australian beginning on Thursday.

Jul 06, 2023, 13:15 PM IST

India Vs West Indies 2023: Virat Kohli Hits ‘Bazball’ Mode As He Practices Reverse Sweep Against Ravichandran Ashwin, WATCH

Former India captain Virat Kohli hits the nets in Barbados ahead of Team India's first Test against West Indies from next week.

Jul 05, 2023, 13:52 PM IST

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting Reveals He Was Offered England Head Coach Job Before Brendon McCullum

Ricky Ponting, who is the head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals, turned down the offer, as he wants to spend time with his family.

Jun 23, 2023, 12:54 PM IST

Ashes 2023: Nasser Hussain Concerned With England’s Bazball Strategy In Tests

Ashes 2023: Former England captain Nasser Hussain was critical about England's ‘Bazball’ approach, but Brendon McCullum defended the style of play.

Jun 22, 2023, 15:45 PM IST

Ashes 2023: AB de Villiers Compares Bazball With MS Dhoni's Style Of Captaincy In IPL 2023

Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers compared England's 'Bazball' approach with MS Dhoni's style of captaincy in the IPL 2023.

Jun 20, 2023, 18:59 PM IST

'This Is Bazball': Michael Atherton Makes Fun Of Ben Stokes Giving Harry Brook An Over During Day 1 Of 1st Ashes Test

Bazball is a aggressive style of play in Tests that England have adopted under head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. Atherton saw a funny side to it when Brook, a part-timer, was given the ball on Day 2 of the match.

Jun 17, 2023, 18:37 PM IST

Ashes 2023: England To Stick With 'Bazball' Approach Against Australia, Reckons Captain Ben Stokes

The five-match series against their oldest rivals comes only 17 months on from a humbling 4-0 defeat Down Under, though the England side of 2021/2022 pales in significance to the outfit now playing the 'BazBall' way.

May 31, 2023, 19:33 PM IST

NZ vs ENG: Bazball Continues as England THRASH New Zealand by 267 Runs in 1st Test to Take 1-0 Lead

England's Harry Brook was adjudged as the Player of the March for his knocks of 89 and 54 in the first Test vs New Zealand which propelled his side to a big win 

Feb 19, 2023, 10:02 AM IST

From Hardik Pandya to 'Bazball': Here are some of the most inspiring cricket stories of 2022

Seeing many turning to T20 cricket, Stokes-McCullum was bent on reviving the art form that was Test cricket with their attack-from-the-first-ball mindset

Dec 28, 2022, 22:42 PM IST