England's Stokes made 'selfless' decision to retire from ODIs: Key
England managing director of cricket Rob Key has praised Ben Stokes for his "selfless" decision to ignore the "financial implications" of retiring from one-day internationals.
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Ben Stokes made 'selfless' decision to retire from ODIs: Rob Key
Stokes will make his 105th and final ODI appearance at his Durham home ground against South Africa on Tuesday after taking his shock decision to quit the format 24 hours earlier. Key's first act after being appointed was to hire Stokes as England's Test captain, but he knows the relentless fixture demands on top international players make it hard to feature in all versions of the game. While the monetary terms of Stokes' central contract could come under review, Key feels England's Test and Twenty20 teams will stand to gain enormously from the all-rounder lightening his workload.
Watch: Not Just England, Even Jimmy Neesham Is Playing 'Bazball'
Ever since New Zealand legend Brendon McCullum took over as the head coach of the England men's Test team last month, 'Bazball' has become the buzzword among cricket fans. Playing an aggressive brand of cricket, England notched a commanding 3-0 win over New Zealand at home and followed it up with a record chase against India in the rescheduled 5th Test. While McCullum himself has labelled it a "silly term", 'Bazball' is surely becoming a part of cricketing lingo, especially when it comes to playing aggressive knocks in red-ball cricket.
Key pleased how quickly England's new test approach clicked
LONDON : England men's director of cricket Rob Key does not like the term "Bazball" but is surprised how quickly the test team's new approach has clicked under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.
Robert Key pleased how quickly England's new Test approach clicked
Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. England had won only one of their previous 17 Tests when the new leadership, including Key himself, was put in charge to script a turnaround.
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"Bazball", the term recently coined for England's attack style of play in Test cricket under new coach Brendon McCullum, and how to counter it has been the big talking point before the Proteas take them on in a three-match series next month.
England Test Coach Brendon McCullum Labels 'Bazball' A "Silly Term", Reacts To Steve Smith's Comments
England have been in fine form this summer, winning all four Test matches they have played. Coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have made a formidable partnership in the longest format of the game and under them, the Three Lions have played an attacking brand of cricket, which the English press has labelled as 'Bazball'. England defeated India in the rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston and now Test coach Brendon McCullum has termed 'Bazball' a "silly term".