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- 1England temper Bazball approach ahead of demanding winter tours▼England’s warm-up plans reveal healthy dose of reality and limits of Bazball ethos By Simon Burnton Dial has shifted, es
England's cricket selectors and coaching staff are adjusting their approach to warm-up matches ahead of winter Test tours of South Africa, Bangladesh and Australia. Simon Burnton writes that the dial has shifted, particularly for Brendon McCullum's Test side, with preparations reflecting a healthy dose of reality about the limits of the aggressive Bazball ethos.
- 2England's cricket warm-up plans expose limits of Bazball▼England’s warm-up plans reveal healthy dose of reality and limits of Bazball ethos
England's cricket team is facing scrutiny over its warm-up arrangements ahead of a major series, with coverage suggesting the preparations have delivered a sobering check on the side's aggressive 'Bazball' playing style. Commentators argue the approach to warm-up matches shows the limits of the ultra-attacking ethos championed under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.