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When Test cricket is this good, even defeats can feel like a triumph

New Zealand’s one-run victory over England gave devotees a pinch-yourself moment of glee at one of the greatest Tests

The Guardian - UK

England fans told "you can't have it both ways" in staunch Bazball defence after NZ loss

Former England Nasser Hussain has defended Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum following their one-run loss to New Zealand, telling fans: "You can't have it both ways"

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes’ joy in thrilling defeat lays bare England’s deepest Bazball beliefs

The England captain insisted his team still care about winning but revelled in a ‘crazy’ one-run defeat by New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington

The Independent UK

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India star expects 'Bazball' to "falter" despite Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum success

England have enjoyed great success playing 'Bazball' under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, but India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has issued a warning

Daily Mirror

Ben Foakes: I’m not a ‘Bazball’ player but I still fit in with England

Surrey wicketkeeper admits he offers different approach as Jonny Bairstow return looms

Evening Standard

‘It feels a bit like club cricket’: Foakes provides calm in the Bazball storm

Ben Foakes has been a counterpoint to England’s new approach, but he is relaxed about his place in the side

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root admits he got ‘caught up’ in BazBall party but says honest experiments won’t be punished by England

Switch-hitting former skipper praises new dressing room culture

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New Zealand v England: first Test – as it happened

Late wickets by Jimmy Anderson put England in the driving seat after quick-fire runs from Harry Brook and Ben Duckett and a bold declaration.

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad explains why other teams will emulate England's 'Bazball' success

Stuart Broad believes 'Bazball' will be adopted by other teams after witnessing the stunning success Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's new approach has brought England

Daily Mirror

England captain Ben Stokes laughs off Australia's 'Bazball' jibe ahead of 2023 Ashes

Australia have repeatedly taken shots at 'Bazball' ahead of the Ashes, even terming their own approach to Test cricket 'Ronball', and England captain Ben Stokes has now responded

Daily Mirror

Stuart Broad expects "Bazball in fast forward" from England after Pakistan slump to 202

Pakistan slumped from 142-2 to 202 all out in the second Test in Multan and Stuart Broad expects to see "Bazball in fast forward" from England as they look to build their 79 run lead

Daily Mirror

Will Jacks stresses the need to be ‘flexible’ as England finish strongly against Pakistan

For all the crash, bang, wallop that has become so synonymous with this England team, it was the turn of the brains of ‘Bazball’ to show-off rather than the brawn.

Evening Standard

Liam Livingstone Test call-up most vivid sign yet that Bazball is here to stay

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum are set for their first overseas test when they lead England on a historic tour of Pakistan in December and they have taken some interesting gambles with selection

Daily Mirror

Test of Brendon McCullum’s coaching mettle starts now with shaky England

Bazball was only ever a bit of fun – the remaining South Africa matches will tell us more about the coach’s real plans

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AFP

South Africa thrash England as 'Bazball' era comes back down to earth

London (AFP) - South Africa inflicted England's first defeat of the 'Bazball' era as they won the first Test by a crushing innings and 12 runs with more than two days to spare at Lord's on Friday.

The Independent UK

South Africa ready to test England’s bold new era – just don’t mention Bazball

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has shown little time for England’s revolution under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes ahead of an intriguing first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Dean Elgar: ‘England’s style can go two ways. It can go south quickly’

South Africa captain looks forward to the upcoming Test series and is undaunted by the prospect of Bazball

The Hindu

The third innings goes from place-holder to match-decider

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Daily Mirror

Stuart Broad updates Instagram bio in honour of new role as England stars embrace 'Bazball'

Stuart Broad is relishing being back in the England team and has embraced the new role he has been assigned regarding his batting as the side change their style of play

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