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"Wild Arrogance On Part Of England...": Ex-Australia Star's Startling Take

Former Australian pace bowler Brett Geeves believes England's ultra-aggressive approach is likely to backfire during the Ashes, adding that the declaration on day one of the first Test at Edgbaston was a sign of "wild arrogance" on the part of Ben Stokes' side. England had declared their first innings on 393 for eight despite Joe Root batting on an unbeaten 118, and the home side could have easily scored a few more, which could have given them a psychological advantage. The decision to declare was criticised by several experts and Australia went on to win the thrilling Test by two wickets.

"Can't Hide Behind That...": England Great Questions 'Bazball' After Narrow Loss

England captain Ben Stokes has been under the scanner for his captaincy after Australia won the first Ashes Test by 2 wickets at Edgbaston earlier this week. The narrow loss left England 0-1 down in the five-match Ashes contest as they bid for a first Ashes win over arch rivals Australia since 2015. Stokes' decision to declare on the first day before England had scored 400 was heavily criticised by several current and former players even before the conclusion of the match.

'I'm Done In Ashes If...': James Anderson Interesting "Kryptonite" Take On Edgbaston Pitch

Expressing his displeasure over the flat pitch in the Ashes opener, veteran England seamer James Anderson says he's "done" if similar tracks are produced for the reminder of the series. Ahead of the series, England skipper Ben Stokes said England wanted fast flat pitches to help execute their attacking style of play. However, Anderson said the benign Edgbaston track was "like kryptonite for me".

"Didn't Make Sense...": Ex-Pakistan Star Critical Of 'Arrogant' Ben Stokes And Co

England won a number of fans with their ‘Bazball' approach to cricket but it was not enough against Australia as they were beaten by two wickets in the first Ashes Test in Edgbaston. Even the decision by England skipper Ben Stokes to declare the first innings towards the end of Day 1 was met with a lot of criticism. Former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt said that it was ‘arrogant' of England to declare the innings early and that came back to haunt them in the Edgbaston Test.

"Strap In And...": Joe Root's Warning To England Fans Ahead Of Lord's Test vs Australia

After England suffered a narrow loss to Australia in the first Ashes Test, Joe Root has backed the team and its strategy to come out better in the next game. It is worth noting that the Ben Stokes-led side was heavily criticised for its style of play known as 'Bazball' during the Ashes 2023 opener. From declaring their innings on Day 1 of the Test to the attacking intent of their batters, the team faced backlash for all of it.

"Danger Of Reducing Ashes...": England Great's Scathing Criticism Of Ben Stokes And Co.

Former captain Geoffrey Boycott has lashed out at Ben Stokes and Co. for getting "carried away with Bazball" and not making winning a priority, adding that England are in danger of reducing the Ashes to an exhibition series. England, playing an aggressive brand of cricket under coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Stokes, were on the wrong side of the result as they suffered a two-wicket loss in the Ashes opener in Edgbaston earlier this week.

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In the last week, three major international cricket tournaments commenced.

Cricket takes center stage with 3 major tournaments

In the last week, three major international cricket tournaments commenced.

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"Wild Arrogance On Part Of England...": Ex-Australia Star's Startling Take

"Can't Hide Behind That...": England Great Questions 'Bazball' After Narrow Loss

'I'm Done In Ashes If...': James Anderson Interesting "Kryptonite" Take On Edgbaston Pitch

"Didn't Make Sense...": Ex-Pakistan Star Critical Of 'Arrogant' Ben Stokes And Co

"Strap In And...": Joe Root's Warning To England Fans Ahead Of Lord's Test vs Australia

"Danger Of Reducing Ashes...": England Great's Scathing Criticism Of Ben Stokes And Co.

Cricket takes center stage with 3 major tournaments

Cricket takes center stage with 3 major tournaments