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"England Will Be Confused If They See How We Drive In India": R Ashwin's Subtle Dig At Bazball

The recently concluded Test series between India and England was a tough test for the Bazball style of cricket made famous by the Ben Stokes-led side under coach Brendon McCullum. The visitors won the first Test in Hyderabad but were completely outplayed in the next four games as they slumped to their first series defeat in the 'Bazball' era. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin pointed out a major flaw in Bazball as he explained in his latest YouTube videothat no form of cricket can be played in a similar pattern and the lack of adaptability ended up being the biggest problem for the England side.

"We Got More Timid As The Series Went On": Brendon McCullum's Honest Admission On 'Exposed' England

After the end of the fifth and final Test match against India in Dharamshala, England head coach Brendon McCullum said that the visitors were more "timid" as the series went on. While speaking to the media, McCullum said that they lacked confidence at the end of the series as Rohit Sharma's India put a lot of pressure on the visitors. "If anything, we got more timid as the series went on, and that was because of the pressure that was applied to us by the Indian line-up, not just with the ball. With the bat, they put us under a tremendous amount of pressure, too," McCullum was quoted by ESPNCricinfo as saying.

Watch: Dharamsala Crowd Sings "Bazball Gets Battered" During 5th Test. Jonny Bairstow Reacts

England cricket team player Jonny Bairstow's reaction to crowd signing "Bazball gets battered" during the fifth Test match in Dharamsala has gone viral on social media. England were completely outplayed by the hosts as they lost the Test match within three days. As a result, England lost the series 1-4 and this was the first series loss in the 'Bazball' era under skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. In the video, the Dharamsala crowd can be seen singing "Bazball gets battered everywhere they go" and Bairstow, who was positioned at the boundary, was seen saying something in reply.

"Not Going To Be Easy Beating India At Home": Spin Legend Slams Bazball

India's home supremacy weathered the 'Bazball' storm as Rohit Sharma's men secured a hard-fought five-wicket win over England in the fourth and penultimate Test for a 17th consecutive series triumph in their own backyard on Monday, handing a harsh reality check to the visitors' unidimensional approach. Following the victory, former India captain and spin legend Anil Kumble slammed Bazball and stated that it is never going to be easy to beat India at home. The term 'Bazball' is derived from 'Baz', the nickname of Brendon McCullum, who is the head coach of England's Test team since May 2022.

"We've Lost Here But...": Brendon McCullum Issues Huge 'Bazball' Statement

England cricket team head coach Brendon McCullum continued to show his support for 'Bazball' despite his team losing the five-match Test series against India. The visitors won the first match in Hyderabad but ended up losing three matches in a row with experts and fans criticising their style of play and questioning their ability to adapt according to situations. However, McCullum said that they have improved over the last 18 months and added they are capable of doing "some special shit".

Brendon McCullum Buoyed By Jonny Bairstow's Effort In Ranchi, Backs Him To Come Good in 100th Test

Ollie Robinson's Test future is in doubt after a disappointing outing in Ranchi but England head coach Brendon McCullum has backed the out-of-form Jonny Bairstow to make an impact in Dharamsala, where he will play his 100th game. Bairstow is the only English batter yet to play a significant knock in the Test series against India. The rubber is already out of England's reach but runs from Bairstow's bat will be more than welcome. His highest score in eight innings thus far is 38, which came in the first innings of the Ranchi Test.

Big Setback For England: India's Series Victory Is A Huge Blow In Bazball Era

After four series wins and three draws, England's 'Bazball' approach hit a roadblock on Monday, February 26 after defeat to India in the fourth Test of a five-match rubber in Ranchi. The narrow defeat means England are no longer invincibles under the leadership of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum joined hands nearly two years ago. India's win on Monday saw them turn the tide on the visitors, who had won the series opener in Hyderabad. The Rohit Sharma-led side, however, had to overcome injuries and absence of several key players to hand England a first series loss under Stokes and McCullum.

India vs England - "Not About Being Arrogant": Joe Root's Blunt Take On Bazball's Criticism

After recent criticism, England batter Joe Root regained his magical touch in the fourth Test against India in Ranchi, smashing an unbeaten century to lead the visitors' charge. Root had come under the scanner for throwing away his wicket on too many occasions prior to the fourth Test. He was harshly criticised for playing a reverse-lap shot that led to his wicket in the first innings of the third Test. However, Root silenced his doubters with an unbeaten 122 to help England post 353.

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"England Will Be Confused If They See How We Drive In India": R Ashwin's Subtle Dig At Bazball

"We Got More Timid As The Series Went On": Brendon McCullum's Honest Admission On 'Exposed' England

Watch: Dharamsala Crowd Sings "Bazball Gets Battered" During 5th Test. Jonny Bairstow Reacts

"Not Going To Be Easy Beating India At Home": Spin Legend Slams Bazball

"We've Lost Here But...": Brendon McCullum Issues Huge 'Bazball' Statement

Brendon McCullum Buoyed By Jonny Bairstow's Effort In Ranchi, Backs Him To Come Good in 100th Test

Big Setback For England: India's Series Victory Is A Huge Blow In Bazball Era

India vs England - "Not About Being Arrogant": Joe Root's Blunt Take On Bazball's Criticism