Bazball

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Bazball is an informal term coined by ESPN Cricinfo UK editor Andrew Miller during the 2022 English cricket season, referring to the style of play of the England cricket team in Test matches. It was developed after the appointments of Brendon McCullum as Test head coach and Ben Stokes as Test captain by English cricket managing director Rob Key in May 2022.

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Bazball to white-ball? Why England should give McCullum limited-overs job England are on the hunt for a new white-ball coach, but may already have the perfect candidate in place, says Stephan Shemilt. BBC Sport - Published on August 31, 2024
'Never grow up, Joe' - England's Peter Pan plays Rootball Once unsure of his place in the Bazball era, Joe Root has found his best form by playing like Joe Root, writes Stephan Shemilt BBC Sport - Published on August 29, 2024
England unveil more dangerous Bazball 2.0 - Agnew A tweak to Bazball makes England a more dangerous side and there were encouraging signs in the win over West Indies in the second Test, writes Jonathan Agnew. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2024

'I thought they hated me' – Lyon on Ashes, Lancashire and Bazball Nathan Lyon hopes to make a big impression for Lancashire, but the Australia great has unfinished Ashes business too. BBC Sport - Published on May 8, 2024
'Not every Test has to put Bazball on trial' The negative reaction to England's third Test defeat by India was disproportionate and they will not change their approach for the fourth Test. says Stephan Shemilt. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
Bazball at a crossroads after Rajkot loss - Agnew England must tweak their attacking style if they are to succeed against the best teams, writes Jonathan Agnew. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2024

'Bazball' added to Collins online dictionary The term 'Bazball', named after England Test head coach Brendon McCullum, is included by Collins in its latest online dictionary. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2023
The Grade Cricketer on 'the Bazball wheel of fortune' The Grade Cricketer reflect on "another great day, where no one is happy", Harry Brook smashing them and Pat Cummins finally winning a toss. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023
Australia need to copy Bazball to win Ashes - McGrath Australia have done their first job by retaining the Ashes, now they must copy England's tactics to win the urn outright, writes Glenn McGrath. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2023
The Grade Cricketer: We have been comprehensively Bazballed The Grade Cricketers reflect on day two of the fourth Ashes Test when all their Bazball fears were realised. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023

Behind the 'Bazball' buzz - why there is no turning back for England England's psychologist and batting coach explain the dressing-room changes behind the 'Bazball' buzzwords and why their new philosophy will survive its sternest test yet. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2023
The 'Bazball' beast is 'starting to stir' Australian podcasters The Grade Cricketer fear the 'Bazball' beast is "starting to stir" as England fight back on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023
'England, keep creating chaos but please pick your moments' England's attacking, 'Bazball' approach can still work in the Ashes despite defeat at Edgbaston but they must pick their moments, writes Jonathan Agnew BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2023	'Bazball' may have to evolve on final day - Cook's preview Ex-England captain Alastair Cook says 'Bazball' may have to evolve on day five of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2023
Ashes digest: Bazball closes on bowling record & Darth Vader is shown the door All the drama and excitement of day three of the first Ashes Test in digest format. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2023	'Privately, I'm afraid' - Aussies finally learn about 'Bazball' Australian podcasters The Grade Cricketer discuss Australia's introduction to 'Bazball' after the first day of the Ashes series. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2023
'Bazball? Don't rate it' - Aussies preview the Ashes Australian podcasters The Grade Cricketer preview the 2023 men's Ashes series between England and Australia. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023	'Can Australia cope with Bazball?' Watch as BBC pundits Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook and Phil Tufnell look ahead to this summer's Ashes series and assess the prospects of England's men's and women's teams as they prepare to face.. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023
Australia trying 'Bazball' will help England - Broad Stuart Broad says "it would be great" if Australia try to mirror England's 'Bazball' tactics during this summer's Ashes series. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023	Is 'Bazball' coming to the County Championship? With the new County Championship season starting on Thursday, will we see sides adopt England's 'Bazball' style? BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2023
Amiss would love to see 'Bazball' in Championship Warwickshire legend Dennis Amiss would love to see a bit more 'Bazball' played to brighten up the County Championship. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023	'It's not quite 'Bazball' but maybe on the way' England will be positive but not using full-on 'Bazball' tactics at the Over-50s World Cup, says batter Giles Ecclestone. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2023