Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has once again sparked conversation around England’s Bazball philosophy, suggesting that the celebrated approach was never a grand cricketing revolution but a targeted plan designed for one purpose — to win the Ashes in Australia. Speaking to 7NEWS, Ponting argued that England’s public narrative around Bazball has been misleading, claiming […]

Usman Khawaja’s early encounter with Brendon McCullum remains etched in his memory—not for a warm welcome, but for an intense verbal barrage. During the 2011 Test series between Australia and New Zealand, Khawaja faced what he described as the harshest sledging he’d ever experienced on the international stage. “He absolutely tore shreds off me,” Usman […]

Former England captain and seasoned cricket analyst Nasser Hussain believes the upcoming Ashes series will be a defining moment for current England captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. In a recent interview with The Athletic, Hussain asserted that, regardless of the official stance, the Ashes continue to shape the legacy of English cricket […]

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick has heaped praise on Joe Root, lauding the veteran batter’s supreme form and consistency ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes 2025 series against Australia. Trescothick believes Root has elevated his game to new heights and appears in complete command of his technique, mindset, and approach — a sign of a […]

England opener Ben Duckett believes the much-talked-about Bazball approach has entered a new phase—one that’s no longer just about reckless stroke play or high-octane entertainment, but about smarter, situation-based cricket. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes series, which starts on November 21 in Perth, Duckett said this England side is learning to balance intent […]

Brendon McCullum’s name is etched in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) thanks to his unforgettable knock of 158* off just 73 balls in the tournament’s opening fixture in 2008. The match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium wasn’t just another T20—it was the […]

“Bazball” cricket was not a “rigid” playing style, but to give “freedom” to the players to express themselves, and the “misconceptions” about the playing approach were “disrespectful” to them, said England head coach Brendon McCullum. Notably, McCullum took over as England’s Test team head coach in 2022, and he, along with captain Ben Stokes, adopted […]

After six pulsating weeks of top-class cricket, England head coach Brendon McCullum admitted that the 2-2 scoreline in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was a fair reflection of a series that pushed both teams to the edge. Speaking candidly to Sky Sports, McCullum praised the competitive spirit that defined the five-Test marathon and tipped his hat to […]

In the aftermath of India’s thrilling six-run win in the fifth Test at The Oval, former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes nugget that highlighted just how close the Player of the Series (POTS) decision was between two outstanding performers — Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj. According to Karthik, England head coach Brendon […]

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir found himself at the centre of controversy after a fiery on-field exchange with Surrey’s head groundsman, Lee Fortis, at The Oval ahead of the fifth and final Test against England. With tensions already high in the closely fought series, this confrontation has only added fuel to the fire. The incident […]