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Does ‘Bazball’ have the staying power to alter Test cricket’s groove?

The brand of fearless, attacking cricket championed by England Test coach Brendon McCullum has made the world sit up and take notice. Can it be sustained and will others follow suit?

The Hindu

Rob Key lifts lid on England's Test revival under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key has offered some insight into how Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have had an immediate impact on the Test team's fortunes

Daily Mirror

England Test player ratings vs India: Sensational Jonny Bairstow bags twin tons as Joe Root stars again

England cruised home to secure one of their most famous Test run chases to date courtesy of centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root.

Evening Standard

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Anything feels possible for England’s chasers in mighty fun new era of Test cricket

England set their stall out in recent weeks: Ben Stokes’ joyriders love the thrill of the chase.

Evening Standard

England vs India: Crunching the numbers on England’s record run-chasers

The Test team completed the largest fourth-innings run chase in their history against India

The Independent UK

Edgbaston to investigate racist abuse of Indian supporters during England Test

Visiting fans were reportedly in tears after ‘worst abuse we’ve ever experienced’, while stewards allegedly told those who experienced problems to ‘sit down’

The Guardian - UK

Alex Lees epitomises what is different about England’s batting in new era

Opener struggled for form in the West Indies but a change in approach and mindset has brought runs and boundaries

The Guardian - UK

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England have ultimate belief they can complete chase against India, insists Alex Lees

India set the winning line at 378, higher than any England side has ever managed, but the hosts need just 119 more with seven wickets in hand

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have England dreaming of record run-chase

England will need 119 more runs on the fifth day at Edgbaston in order to complete a record Test run-chase of 378 against India, with Joe Root on 76 and Jonny Bairstow on 72

The Guardian - UK

5 talking points as Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leave England on brink of history vs India

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have put on a brilliant unbeaten 150 run partnership to leave England in the driving seat heading into the final day of the fifth Test against India

Daily Mirror

Alex Lees confident of England’s run-chase chances after ‘fun’ flare-up with India’s Virat Kohli

Alex Lees says there is confidence in the England dressing room that they can score the remaining 119 runs required to beat India on the final day at Edgbaston, and played down an altercation with Virat Kohli.

Evening Standard

England outmuscle India to set up tantalising final day of fifth Test as Jonny Bairstow maintains superb form

For the third Test in a row, the final day is tantalisingly poised, and there will be a very good crowd to watch it. For the fourth Test in a row, England have a chance of pulling off a remarkable chase.

Evening Standard

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leave England daring to dream against India

No England side has ever hunted down more than 359 but they have their eyes set on a record chase of 378 at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on way to record-breaking win vs India

England need a further 119 runs to complete the ninth-highest fourth innings run chase in Test match history, with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow both unbeaten on 76 and 73 respectively

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

England make quick inroads into record chase against India

Alex Lees and Zak Crawley put on 107 for the first wicket after the hosts were set 378 to win.

The Guardian - UK

Jasprit Bumrah’s blaze with bat and brilliance with ball put India in charge

Jasprit Bumrah scored a record 35 off an over before taking three wickets to put India in charge of the fifth Test at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad over costs a Test record 35 runs as India take charge at Edgbaston

The tourists reduced England to 60 for three having made 416 in their first innings.

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad makes history twice on wild morning at Edgbaston

Bowler reached two milestones, one definitely unwanted.

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Evening Standard

England vs New Zealand third Test ratings: A perfect 10 for Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root made light work of New Zealand on day five to ensure a 3-0 series victory.

The Guardian - UK

Zak Crawley should be a perfect fit for this England but offers only high farce

Opener’s flashy 25 was of a piece with the McCullum-Stokes ethos but frankly he could do with a bit more fear, and a return to his county

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton produce astonishing England fightback as crazy Headingley delivers again

Headingley has hosted crazy Test matches for decades. This England team have been crazy Test cricket for weeks. We should have expected this England team playing at this cricket ground would provide a toxically crazy combination.

The Guardian - UK

Bairstow’s thrilling knock keeps England in touch with New Zealand

An unbeaten stand of 209 between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton kept England in contention after day two of the third Test at Headingley

The Independent UK

England top order left in tatters as New Zealand gain upper hand at Headingley

The hosts were 93-6 in reply to New Zealand’s 329 all out.

The Guardian - UK

Jack Leach’s lucky England wicket showcases randomness of Test cricket

Nicholls’s dismissal happened for no reason but the fluke would not have stood out in the artificial shorter formats

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Stuart Broad and Jack Leach star before New Zealand fightback

New Zealand ended day one of the third and final Test against England on 225-5 after an impressive partnership between Darrell Mitchell and Tom Blundell

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