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 […]

England’s cricket captain, Ben Stokes, has found himself facing criticism following the team’s recent struggles in India, particularly regarding their perceived lack of “ruthlessness.” This critique intensified after India secured a comprehensive 3-1 series victory in Ranchi, leaving England captain Stokes to defend his team’s approach. The defeat in Ranchi marked England’s first series loss […]

India’s victory in the fourth Test against England in Ranchi sparked jubilation, especially for absent captain Virat Kohli, who took to social media to express his delight. Despite Kohli’s absence, the team under Rohit Sharma’s leadership clinched the series 3-1 with one Test to go. The Ranchi Test was a rollercoaster ride, with both teams […]

England captain Ben Stokes remains undeterred by recent criticism surrounding the team’s ‘Bazball’ approach as they gear up for the fourth Test against India. The strategy faced backlash, especially after the team’s massive defeat in Rajkot. Critics, including former players, questioned the players’ decisions to adopt unconventional shots and urged them to play according to […]

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed strong disapproval of Ben Duckett’s recent comments on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s aggressive batting in the Rajkot Test. Duckett credited England’s Bazball for influencing the Indian opener’s attacking style of play. Clarke, in response, questioned Duckett’s awareness of the rich history of aggressive Test cricket played by legends like Matthew […]