On Day 1 of the third Test between Pakistan and England in Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s spin attack, led by Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, proved too much for England’s celebrated “Bazball” approach. The aggressive batting tactics that England had relied on so heavily in recent times faltered against Pakistan’s sharp spin bowling, leading to a light-hearted […]

In the cricketing arena, where playing it safe is often seen as the rule of thumb, Rishabh Pant continues to defy conventions with his fearless and aggressive style. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter, known for his high-risk, high-reward approach, has long been a subject of debate. Critics and analysts frequently question whether his approach is too reckless […]

Hugh Jackman, best known for his iconic portrayal as Wolverine, is actually an absolute cricket fanatic. Last year, the Hollywood star got to watch an Ashes Test at The Oval in London—a lifelong dream. After the huge success of his latest film, *Deadpool & Wolverine*, alongside Ryan Reynolds, Jackman shared admiration for England’s new aggressive […]

Virender Sehwag believes that young cricketers should bat more aggressively in Test cricket so that teams can win more matches and attract larger audiences into the stadiums. Sehwag cited England’s ultra-aggressive style under head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, working pretty well. Since June 2022, England has been the best in Test matches, […]

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently shared his thoughts on England’s ‘Bazball’ approach, dismissing it as mere marketing jargon. Ashwin pointed out the missed opportunities England faced during their recent series in India, despite their aggressive playing style. The concept of ‘Bazball’ has been championed by former and current English cricketers, including Ben Stokes, who […]

In his recent YouTube video, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin delved into the intricacies of the first two Test matches between India and England held in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. Reflecting on the series opener, India stumbled against England’s aggressive playstyle, leading to a surprising 28-run defeat. Notably, England’s utilization of the reverse sweep unsettled India’s bowling […]

England faced a stark turn of fortunes after their initial Test victory in Hyderabad, succumbing to a 1-4 series defeat against India. The middle-order batting struggled, and the inexperienced spin attack failed to trouble Indian batters, leaving captain Ben Stokes unimpressed. Stokes acknowledged the defeat as a learning lesson, expressing his determination to improve his […]

Rohit Sharma, renowned for his witty remarks, addressed the recent controversy surrounding Ben Duckett’s comments about England’s batting approach, known as ‘Bazball.’ Duckett had suggested that India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal learned from England’s aggressive batting style, a statement that garnered criticism. Sharma, when reminded about Duckett’s comments, retorted with humor, stating, “Yashasvi Jaiswal learning from […]

England’s dream run under the “Bazball” approach came to a crashing halt after India secured a convincing 3-1 series victory in the five-match Test series. While England provided a scare in the first Test, winning after conceding a massive first-innings lead, India dominated the rest of the series, showcasing their home advantage. Former Indian cricketer […]

Following Joe Root’s impressive century in the Ranchi Test against India, a debate has erupted, ignited by Root’s claim he would continue playing the risky “ramp” shot despite criticism. Cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott took aim at Root, questioning his “arrogance” and casting doubt on the effectiveness of England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach. Root’s fine innings marked […]