'Baz said play like Sehwag' - an England win that felt like the good times

England's win over New Zealand felt a return to the good times under Brendon McCullum but there are only so many times you can go to the well, writes Matthew Henry.

27 Feb, 20:26 — 27 Feb, 20:32

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England's Test cricket team, under coach Brendon McCullum ('Baz'), adopted an aggressive, attacking style known as 'Bazball', which initially revitalized their performance and brought significant success. This story highlights a return to that successful, positive approach after a period where its effectiveness might have been questioned. It underscores the ongoing debate about the sustainability and consistency of this high-risk strategy in international cricket.

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Brendon McCullumEngland Cricket Coach Virender SehwagFormer Indian Cricketer EnglandNational Cricket Team New ZealandNational Cricket Team Matthew HenrySports Journalist

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First report: BBC · 27 Feb, 20:26|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 6m|Window: 6m

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