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"Done Things Differently": England Cricket's Tweet Goes Viral After Series Sweep Over New Zealand

The Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era started with a magnificent win for England as the Three Lions defeated New Zealand 3-0 in the three-match Test series. In the Headingley Test, England defeated New Zealand by seven wickets as they chased down 296 in just 54.2 overs. Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root remained unbeaten on 71 and 86 to help England get over the line. In the entire series, England played an aggressive brand of cricket, and this saw England chasing more than 250 in all three Tests of the series.

"Like Some Of The 50-Overs Stuff": Joe Root Compliments This England Teammate After Classy Display In New Zealand Tests

England batter Joe Root lavished praise on his fellow teammate Jonny Bairstow after his 'phenomenal' batting performance helped the Three Lions clinch the victory in the final Test against New Zealand. Powerful knocks from Root (86*) and Bairstow (71*) guided England to a thumping seven-wicket win over the Kiwis in the final Test at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.

Watch: Jonny Bairstow's Massive Six That Helped England Win 3-0 Against New Zealand

England played an attacking brand of cricket in the Test series against New Zealand and it was fitting that the hosts completed the series sweep through a massive six hit by Jonny Bairstow. England defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the third Test to clinch the series 3-0. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow remained unbeaten on 86 and 71 respectively as England chased down the total with seven wickets in hand in the second session on Day 5.

Jonny Bairstow is on the path to greatness

The most astounding thing about Jonny Bairstow’s 44-ball 71 not out on the fifth day at Leeds, to help England hurtle towards their chase of 296, was its sense of inevitability.

"They Are Coming In Cold...": Ex-England Great Feels India Have This "Disadvantage" In Upcoming Test

England will be playing India on the back of the three-Test series against New Zealand and former off-spinner Graeme Swann believes it would make the hosts slight favourites going into the rescheduled fifth Test starting in Birmingham on Friday. England on Monday completed a 3-0 series whitewash against New Zealand after wining the third and final Test by seven wickets. "England are in a very good position and I would say they are slight favourites because of that series (against New Zealand)," Swann said in a virtual interaction, facilitated by Sony Sports, official broadcasters of India-England series.

India vs England 2022: Ben Stokes vows same England 'mindset' against India after New Zealand rout

A first series under the new leadership duo of Stokes and red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, ended with an emphatic seven-wicket win in Leeds on Monday that sealed a 3-0 triumph over the Black Caps. For the third time in as many matches, England made light of a potentially tricky run chase, with Jonny Bairstow ending a pursuit of 296 by smashing a six on his Headingley home ground. England, however, have just a few days to savour their success before facing India at Edgbaston in a match starting on Friday. The fifth Test was rescheduled after the fixture was postponed last September following a Covid outbreak in the India camp.

England vs India: Ben Stokes Vows Same England "Mindset" Against India After New Zealand Rout

England captain Ben Stokes has insisted there will be no let-up from his side when they face India just days after whitewashing Test world champions New Zealand. A first series under the new leadership duo of Stokes and red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, ended with an emphatic seven-wicket win in Leeds on Monday that sealed a 3-0 triumph over the Black Caps. For the third time in as many matches, England made light of a potentially tricky run chase, with Jonny Bairstow ending a pursuit of 296 by smashing a six on his Headingley home ground.

England player ratings: Root and Bairstow lead the way

The era of 'Bazball' is here - and England are a team transformed! It's been a perfect start under the new regime with world Test champions New Zealand swept 3-0 but how did Brendon McCullum's charges fare individually?

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"Done Things Differently": England Cricket's Tweet Goes Viral After Series Sweep Over New Zealand

"Like Some Of The 50-Overs Stuff": Joe Root Compliments This England Teammate After Classy Display In New Zealand Tests

Watch: Jonny Bairstow's Massive Six That Helped England Win 3-0 Against New Zealand

Jonny Bairstow is on the path to greatness

"They Are Coming In Cold...": Ex-England Great Feels India Have This "Disadvantage" In Upcoming Test

India vs England 2022: Ben Stokes vows same England 'mindset' against India after New Zealand rout

England vs India: Ben Stokes Vows Same England "Mindset" Against India After New Zealand Rout

England player ratings: Root and Bairstow lead the way