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Australia's Steve Smith raises doubts over England's attacking style

Steve Smith said England's new attacking approach to Test cricket was exciting but expressed doubts over whether it could stand up to the heat of Australian bowling. England have won all four Tests under new coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, crushing world Test champions New Zealand 3-0 in June before chasing down a record 378 against India this week. Smith said England's batters may not fare so well against the Australian bowling attack of Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. "It's been exciting. I'm just intrigued to see how long it lasts, if it's sustainable," Smith told reporters before Australia's second Test against Sri Lanka begins on Friday in Galle. "If you come in on a wicket that's got some grass on it and Josh Hazlewood, Cummins and Starc are rolling in at you, is it going to be the same? I'm intrigued by it all ... Is it going to work every time? I don't know."

Australia's Smith raises doubts over England's attacking style

Steve Smith said England's new attacking approach to test cricket was exciting but expressed doubts over whether it could stand up to the heat of Australian bowling.

Sportsmail experts on England's rock 'n' roll Test cricket revolution

England have rewritten the Test rulebook over the last month with four sensational victories over New Zealand and India under their dynamic new management duo of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

Australia's Steve Smith questions the long-term sustainability of 'Bazball'

The 33-year-old has being keeping a sceptical eye on Australia's Ashes rivals, who were hammered 4-0 Down Under last winter but have won their last four games and chased down a record 378 against India this week.

"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.

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Australia's Steve Smith raises doubts over England's attacking style

Australia's Smith raises doubts over England's attacking style

Sportsmail experts on England's rock 'n' roll Test cricket revolution

Australia's Steve Smith questions the long-term sustainability of 'Bazball'

"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