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How England can breathe life back into Ashes campaign

How England can breathe life back into Ashes campaign

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'We've just got to stand up in them certain situations, read the game slightly better (and) just have a little bit of grit and determination about you.'

Will England's 'bazball' approach work against India?

Will England's 'bazball' approach work against India?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

The five-match Test series against India at home will be a massive Test for England's 'Bazball' brand of cricket under skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.

Big praise for McCullum for his leadership and batting prowess

Big praise for McCullum for his leadership and batting prowess

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Global media has hailed New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum as 'the best batsman in the world' for his blistering knock of 195 runs against Sri Lanka in Christchurch.

Bairstow's last chance? McCullum speaks out on selection dilemma

Bairstow's last chance? McCullum speaks out on selection dilemma

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Bairstow's highest score in the series so far was 37, posted in the opener in Hyderabad

IPL 2026: KKR crush GT as Allen-Raghuvanshi show keeps playoff hopes alive

IPL 2026: KKR crush GT as Allen-Raghuvanshi show keeps playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a commanding 29-run win over Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens, powered by a blazing batting display from Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, despite strong resistance from GT's top order.

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Bairstow reckons he fits the mould in Brook's white-ball squad

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow confident of England recall with T20 WC in sight.

Evolving England confident of tasting Ashes success Down Under

Evolving England confident of tasting Ashes success Down Under

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Trescothick, who played in three Ashes campaigns including a triumphant 2005 series on home soil, said England's batters were also looking to be smarter on the pitch.

England captain Buttler steps down

England captain Buttler steps down

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'And obviously two losses and being out of the tournament and a bit of hangover of the few tournaments before I think it probably reached the end of the road foe me and my captaincy, is a shame, I'm sad about that.'

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A few days ago, when young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir saw a missed call from a New Zealand dialling code number, he ignored it thinking it could be from "anyone random".

How coach McCullum's 'wild style' paid off for KKR

How coach McCullum's 'wild style' paid off for KKR

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

KKR had just two wins out of seven matches at the end of the first leg and were placed seventh. But, in the second half of the tournament in the UAE, they won five out of their remaining league matches to make the play-offs, and then the final.

Stokes warns England teammates of his 'ruthless side'

Stokes warns England teammates of his 'ruthless side'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'You do not progress unless you have some pretty honest and truthful conversations.'

Brook says Root, not him, deserved series top honours

Brook says Root, not him, deserved series top honours

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Harry Brook disagreed with India coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to name him as Player of the Series, saying the honour should have gone to Joe Root

England's Test team is not yet complete: McCullum

England's Test team is not yet complete: McCullum

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

England have won all four Tests since the new head coach took over last month.

Why McCullum finds the term 'bazball' silly

Why McCullum finds the term 'bazball' silly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

'Bazball' could be the most used term in world cricket over the last one month but the inspiration behind it, England Test coach Brendon McCullum, finds the incessant talk around the newly coined word 'silly'.

Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

England captain Ben Stokes underwent surgery in November for his long-standing left-knee problem.

Auckland Test: McCullum betters Astle; Zaheer gets 200 wkts away

Auckland Test: McCullum betters Astle; Zaheer gets 200 wkts away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Statistical highlights from Day 1 of the opening Test between India and New Zealand in Auckland on Thursday.

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Joe Root reveals real meaning behind 'Bazball'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Joe Root declared that it is his time to pay back Test skipper Ben Stokes, who did so much for him while serving as his deputy during his captaincy tenure that lasted from 2017 to 2022.

Under-fire Bairstow nears landmark, McCullum shows faith in batter

Under-fire Bairstow nears landmark, McCullum shows faith in batter

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Despite losing the series, McCullum maintains positive outlook.

'England must change mindset to salvage Ashes'

'England must change mindset to salvage Ashes'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

England need to alter their approach if they hope to claw their way back after their disastrous start to the Ashes series and avoid another drubbing, former Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson said.

Even if we go down against India, it will be in style we want to: McCullum

Even if we go down against India, it will be in style we want to: McCullum

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Bazball' has changed the dynamics of England's batting approach in Test cricket and their Kiwi coach Brendon McCullum is very clear that irrespective of outcome, his team won't deviate from its aggressive tactics against India in the five-Test series, where most tracks will offer substantial turn.

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

'They're all going to score because they are naturally gifted players but the real high-risk way of playing, I'm afraid it hasn't worked.'

Will be interesting to see McCullum-Stokes partnership: DK

Will be interesting to see McCullum-Stokes partnership: DK

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'I think McCullum wants to take this up because he sees this as a major challenge.'

McCullum to retire from international cricket?

McCullum to retire from international cricket?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum may reportedly retire from international cricket if there is any relapse of his crippling back problem during or after the first Test against the West Indies in Dunedin, which is his home town.

Why Bazball Is Missing Jonny Bairstow!

Why Bazball Is Missing Jonny Bairstow!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Enjoyment is a huge part of why I'm still playing: Jonny Bairstow

Green delivers big Ashes boost amid Aussie injury chaos

Green delivers big Ashes boost amid Aussie injury chaos

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Reeling from injuries to captain Pat Cummins and paceman Josh Hazlewood, Australia have received a boost ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth starting Friday, with Cameron Green telling reporters he is ready to bowl free of any restrictions.

Big blow for Gujarat Lions as McCullum ruled out of IPL

Big blow for Gujarat Lions as McCullum ruled out of IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League after injuring his left hamstring during the Gujarat Lions's loss to Delhi Daredevils on Thursday.

Fearless England Seek to Rewrite 13 Years of Ashes Misery

Fearless England Seek to Rewrite 13 Years of Ashes Misery

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'But I think that the manner in which they play is part of the reason why I think they've got their best chance in 15 years of regaining the Ashes Down Under, because in 2010-11 when we went down there and won, we pushed back against Australia.'

We got more timid as the series went on: McCullum

We got more timid as the series went on: McCullum

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

After the end of the fifth and final Test match against India in Dharamsala, England head coach Brendon McCullum said that the visitors were more "timid" as the series went on.

Viv Richards lauds McCullum for breaking his record

Viv Richards lauds McCullum for breaking his record

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards has lauded swashbuckling New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum for posting the fastest ton in Test cricket off just 54 balls, bidding adieu to the game on an incredible high. Richards, who held the record for the quickest hundred in Tests off 56 balls jointly with Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq till McCullum broke it yesterday, was all praise for the Kiwi skipper for his record-breaking feat. "Let me take this opportunity to congratulate Brendon...(I've) been a great fan of yours for many years. Well done on your achievement," said Richards in the video on Twitter, posted by Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Quetta Gladiators. "And if there was going to be an individual who you would've liked to have surpassed whatever you would've achieved in life, certainly it would be you. You're one of those individuals who help to put bums on seats. Long may that continue. Well done, man," he added.

IPL 2026 Preview: Tragedy, Redemption and Kohli-Rohit Spotlight

IPL 2026 Preview: Tragedy, Redemption and Kohli-Rohit Spotlight

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A preview of the 2026 IPL season, highlighting the challenges faced by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the redemption quests of legacy teams, the relevance of veteran players, and the emergence of future stars.

Lara names McCullum captain of his Dream World Cup XI

Lara names McCullum captain of his Dream World Cup XI

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Former West Indies great Brian Lara has named Brendon McCullum as skipper of his Dream World Cup XI, which has three Indians in it.

Root returns! England ring changes for India Tour, Champions Trophy

Root returns! England ring changes for India Tour, Champions Trophy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Joe Root returned to England's one-day international squad for the first time since their ill-fated World Cup title defence in November

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

While the triple century against India and an away series win over West Indies were the highlights of his career, Brendon McCullum said it was the camaraderie of the dressing room that would linger longest in his memory.

McCullum not under investigation for match fixing: NZC

McCullum not under investigation for match fixing: NZC

Rediff.com19 May 2014

A Dismayed New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday that national captain Brendon McCullum was not under investigation for match-fixing, as reported earlier by a British daily, and added that he had only given testimony to the International Cricket Council on the understanding that it would be kept confidential.

IPL's opening night changed my life forever: McCullum

IPL's opening night changed my life forever: McCullum

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

In 2008, Brendon McCullum got the inaugural IPL off to a scintillating start for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore. McCullum's sizzling 73-ball 158 set the ball rolling for IPL in its very first game.

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

For Ian Smith, a player of Rishabh Pant's calibre walks into any T20 side and hence the former New Zealand stumper finds it baffling that the keeper-batter hasn't been picked for the upcoming World Cup starting in less than three weeks' time.

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

Rediff.com11 May 2022

McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job

Stokes Ruled Out Of Oval Test!

Stokes Ruled Out Of Oval Test!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Ben Stokes was ruled out due to a shoulder muscle tear.

Away from 'carnage of IPL', McCullum finds comfort at home

Away from 'carnage of IPL', McCullum finds comfort at home

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum says it is also comforting to be at home as the world battles a pandemic, which has made isolation the new normal. He said the situation demands that everyone stays at home and maintains social distancing, the only way to curb the spread of the virus, which has caused thousands of deaths worldwide.