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England chief Rob Key explains why he doesn't like 'Bazball' term amid Test revival

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Eoin Morgan: Issues around Yorkshire CCC scandal needs to be met head-on Scene of huge fire that destroyed roof of Nottinghamshire pub Dean Wilson reviews the fifth day at Trent Bridge Jonny Bairstow praises team after Test victory at Trent Bridge Dean Wilson reacts to the death of Shane Warne, aged 52 Dean Wilson reviews the first day at Trent Bridge Lees confident of finding Test form soon for England The Hundred draft explained in 45 seconds McCullum outlines reasons for taking England job McCullum outlines reasons for taking England job Stuart Broad 'flying' now he's back in the England squad Shane Warne: State memorial held at Melbourne Cricket Ground Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key believes the term 'Bazball' "devalues what Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have done" with the Test team.

Key took charge in April with England having won just one of their last 17 Test matches and he first appointed Stokes as captain, before making McCullum the Test coach.

And the pair have made an immediate impact, with England whitewashing World Test Champions New Zealand and producing a record-breaking victory against India.

Stokes and McCullum have got England playing a more attacking, positive brand of cricket which has been dubbed 'Bazball' and Key is not a fan of the term.

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