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"Going To Lose Games...": Jonny Bairstow's Interesting Take on England's "Approach" After Edgbaston Win

Riding on unbeaten tons from Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root, England scripted history as the team pulled off their highest-successful chase in longest format to beat by seven wickets at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Chasing a total of 378, Root and Bairstow's 269-run partnership helped England record their fourth successive chase in Test cricket. The Ben Stokes-led side has been playing some aggressive brand of cricket, termed 'Bazball', since the appointment of Brendon McCullum as head coach of the team.

Australia’s Steve Smith says England’s ‘Bazball’ is ‘good fun to joke about’

Australia batter Steve Smith has queried whether England’s new attacking approach is “sustainable”.

"Pata Nahi Kya Hai...": Rahul Dravid's Epic Reply On England's 'Bazball' Brand Of Cricket Post Edgbaston Loss

The 'Bazball' remained a quite hot topic during India's rescheduled fifth Test match against England. While some used it to mock the England national cricket team on Day 2 of the match, the same topic was used by the fans of England cricket as a reply to the critics later. Notably, England were 84/5 at Stumps on Day 2 but they eventually registered a dominating seven-wicket win over India to level the series 2-2. Their attacking brand of cricket helped them beat the Jasprit Bumrah-led side in the game.

England duo Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root add further statistical accomplishments

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root piled on further statistical accomplishments as they powered England to a seven-wicket win over India at Edgbaston.

What happened to Shazball? India, Virat Kohli blasted after Test defeat

Virat Kohli's place in the side. After being in control, India were bowled out for 245 in their second innings, setting England a record target of 378 runs that the hosts reached with ease. Joe Root smashed an unbeaten 142 and Jonny Bairstow hit 114 not out as England cruised to their highest Test run-chase with two sessions to spare at Edgbaston.

England vs India: Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow Achieve A First In Test Cricket With Unbeaten Centuries vs India

Brilliant centuries from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow saw England complete their biggest chase in Test cricket to beat India at Edgbaston in the rescheduled 5th Test and draw the series 2-2 on Tuesday. Root was unbeaten on 142 while Bairstow hit 114 not out in England's second innings as they registered a seven-wicket win against India. In the process, the Yorkshire duo registered the first instance of two batters finishing with unbeaten centuries in a successful chase in Test cricket.

‘Brave’ new England try to shake up Test cricket

BIRMINGHAM: Everything you know about Test cricket is wrong.

Root happy to be an England 'rock star'

Joe Root said England captain Ben Stokes had urged the side to play like "rock stars" following a record-breaking win over India.

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"Going To Lose Games...": Jonny Bairstow's Interesting Take on England's "Approach" After Edgbaston Win

Australia’s Steve Smith says England’s ‘Bazball’ is ‘good fun to joke about’

"Pata Nahi Kya Hai...": Rahul Dravid's Epic Reply On England's 'Bazball' Brand Of Cricket Post Edgbaston Loss

England duo Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root add further statistical accomplishments

What happened to Shazball? India, Virat Kohli blasted after Test defeat

England vs India: Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow Achieve A First In Test Cricket With Unbeaten Centuries vs India

‘Brave’ new England try to shake up Test cricket

Root happy to be an England 'rock star'