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'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 captain Jos Buttler is confident that the upcoming T20I series against India will not impact their preparation for the Champions Trophy.
Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.
Joe Root returned to England's one-day international squad for the first time since their ill-fated World Cup title defence in November
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".
In a must-win situation to keep the five-match series alive, England would be hoping to put a much improved performance with the bat.
Since McCullum took over, England have won six out of their seven Tests
During the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand, England skipper Ben Stokes entered the history books as he broke Brendon McCullum's record.
The spotlight will be firmly on Mohammed Shami as the Indian team contemplates his inclusion in the playing XI.
India's young T20 stars, led by opener Abhishek Sharma's blistering 79 off 34 balls, helped India crush England by seven wickets in the first T20I in Kolkata.
Chennai Super Kings batsman Rachin Ravindra attributed their comprehensive victory over Mumbai Indians to the team's spinners, particularly the leadership of Ravichandran Ashwin. Ravindra highlighted the depth and balance provided by the spin attack, which ensured they could handle any off-days from individual bowlers.
Greg Chappell hails Harry Brook, compares him to Sachin Tendulkar in an ode to England's bright future
Phillips' remarkable reach and agility on the field can be attributed to genes and his stint as a gymnast in his younger days.
Both Morgan and Watson believe Rohit Sharma's team has the necessary firepower to win the title.
'I don't know if it's symbolic of where the game itself is at around the globe, but I see it as an absolute positive to be honest.'
McDonald 'disappointed' with McCullum's comment post Bairstow dismissal
'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'.
Tim Southee equalled West Indies great Chris Gayle's tally of sixes in Test cricket to move to joint-fourth spot in the all-time list.
Harry Brook said that England's batters will look to apply constant pressure on India's bowlers during the second T20I in Chennai on Saturday.
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McCullum replaced Chris Silverwood who left the role in February
Brendon McCullum wants James Anderson and Stuart Broad to be in his Ashes squad
Both teams have struggled in the ODI format recently. World champions Australia lost to Sri Lanka (0-2) and Pakistan (1-2) in their last two series, while England, now coached by Brendon McCullum in all formats, haven't won an ODI series since their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign.
The first T20I between India and England at Eden Gardens was a significant event for multiple reasons.
The left-hander clobbered eight sixes and five fours in his scintillating 79 off 34 balls as India chased down a modest 133-run target in 12.5 overs.
England secured a 26-run victory over India in the third T20I in Rajkot on Tuesday to stay alive in the five-match series.
England wicketkeeper Jordan Cox has been ruled out of the three-Test series against New Zealand after fracturing his thumb in a net session during a tour match in Queenstown.
'He sees the big picture in everything, so I've no concerns that the skipper will be totally looked after. And I also believe that the Ashes is the script that the skipper is waiting to write, so he'll be sweet.'
'I think McCullum wants to take this up because he sees this as a major challenge.'
'He wants to do something significant and leave a legacy and impact on Test cricket and he is getting there.'
After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.
Broad said 'Baz' McCullum had already made a difference.
Coming to the match, Trent Boult started the carnage, eventually finishing with figures of three for 20, and as Indian batters picked out the fielders on the boundary with regularity, they were only able to make 110 for seven.
McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job
Harshit Rana's debut as a concussion substitute became a central talking point, overshadowing India's series-clinching 15-run victory and its unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
England have won all four Tests since the new head coach took over last month.
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