The highs and lows of Bazball
Summary
Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum led England's Test cricket team starting in 2022, bringing an exciting but sometimes controversial style known as Bazball. The era included memorable highs like record wins against New Zealand and India, but it ended recently with Stokes retiring and McCullum being dismissed after a series of losses.Key Facts
- Ben Stokes became captain and Brendon McCullum head coach of England Test cricket in summer 2022.
- England’s playing style under them was called Bazball, known for being bold and aggressive.
- Early successes included a victory over New Zealand at Lord’s and a record chase of 378 runs against India.
- Jonny Bairstow played key innings, including a 77-ball century and a 114 not out during the India series.
- England won their first Test in Pakistan in 17 years during this era, taking the series 3-0.
- McCullum was sacked in July 2023 after England lost seven out of nine Tests under his coaching.
- Ben Stokes retired from international cricket in early July 2023.
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