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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

The Guardian - UK

Alastair Cook names ideal Zak Crawley replacement as England opener's struggles continue

England opener Zak Crawley is under pressure after a lean summer and Sir Alastair Cook believes Harry Brook should replace him at the top of the order

Daily Mirror

Matt Prior urges England to "go for it" against South Africa's quicks after Lord's loss

EXCLUSIVE: Brendon McCullum says his team didn't go hard enough at South Africa in their first Test defeat and former England player Matt Prior agrees with the coach's assessment.

Daily Mirror

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Dom Sibley taking it one game at a time as he hopes for England return

The opener has scored two first-class hundreds this summer and more recently impressed in white-ball cricket.

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum admits Zak Crawley will 'not be a consistent cricketer' for England

Opener Zak Crawley has been struggling for runs this summer but he has been heavily backed by England coach Brendon McCullum, who has rejected the claim that continually picking him while he is out of form is "cruel"

Daily Mirror

Roadblocks in the revolution

Proteas’ runaway win tests England’s Bazball strategy

The Hindu

Brendon McCullum suggests England not hard enough against South Africa

Coach’s assessment of innings defeat at Lord’s at odds with Ben Stokes but minimal changes expected for Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK

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Brendon McCullum values loyalty as England look to react to Proteas pasting

England were outperformed in every part of the game as South Africa stormed to an innings-and-12-run victory at Lord’s

The Independent UK

Stokes says England can recover from South Africa thrashing

London (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes said his side "can't be great every day" following a crushing defeat by a "relentless" South Africa in the first Test at Lord's.

AFP

Brendon McCullum calls on England players to be brave after South Africa hammering

England were thrashed by South Africa but coach Brendon McCullum has told his players they need to brave so they can hit back hard

Daily Mirror

Stokes 'absolutely fine' as South Africa rout England

London (AFP) - England captain Ben Stokes insisted he was "absolutely fine" with his side's "off-game" after a humiliating innings and 12-run defeat in the first Test against South Africa at Lord's.

AFP

South Africa captain Elgar proud of 'special bunch' after hammering England

London (AFP) - South Africa captain Dean Elgar saluted his "special bunch" of players after they overpowered England by an innings and 12 runs in the first Test at Lord's on Friday.

AFP

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum call for calm as England refuse to ‘overreact’ to heavy South Africa defeat

England’s captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum promised they would not “overreact” after falling to their first defeat as a duo – in staggering fashion – against South Africa at Lord’s.

Evening Standard

SA vs Eng 1st Test | South Africa gives England big reality check with innings defeat

After taking a lead of 161 runs into the second innings, the Proteas dismissed England for 149 in 37.4 overs before tea on Day 3 and went 1-0 ahead in the three-Test series

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Evening Standard

England Test player ratings vs South Africa: Zak Crawley all at sea again but Ollie Pope takes step forward

England suffered their first defeat of the Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum era as South Africa cruised to victory at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

England won’t abandon aggressive approach despite South Africa defeat, Ben Stokes insists

The hosts were blown away inside three days at Lord’s with the Proteas inflicting a first defeat of the new era under Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum

Evening Standard

Sensational South Africa dismantle ‘Bazball’ as England fall to first defeat of Ben Stokes’ reign

England suffered their first victory under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, as South Africa’s sensational attack carried them to a romping innings win at Lord’s.

Daily Mirror

England humbled as South Africa win first Test by an innings inside three days

England came back down to earth with a bang as Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes suffered their first defeats of their coaching and captaincy eras respectively

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England bowling coach Jon Lewis set to revert to player development role as backroom changes loom

England bowling coach Jon Lewis appears set to revert to a role in the player pathway, away from the national team, at the end of this season.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score from first Test at Lord’s as rain stops play

Follow live coverage as England’s ‘Bazball’ revolution continues with the first Test of the series at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

England aim to reignite early summer fire but will be wary of South Africa

Ben Stokes has made it clear England will maintain their high-octane Test tactics in the series opener at Lord’s

The Hindu

Eng v SA Test | South Africa keen to wreck England's 'Bazball' party

"Bazball"—a reference to McCullum's nickname—has revitalised England's red-ball fortunes

AFP

South Africa skipper Elgar sick of 'Bazball' talk ahead of England Tests

London (AFP) - South Africa captain Dean Elgar said on Tuesday he was fed up with discussing England's new swashbuckling 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket on the eve of their series opener at Lord's.

Evening Standard

South Africa vow to conquer ‘Bazball’ but Ben Stokes calm over clash of styles as England prepare for Tests

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has reiterated his belief that England’s style of play – dubbed ‘Bazball’ – could leave them “not looking very good”, after his counterpart Ben Stokes vowed to leave the talking to their opponents.

AFP

England's Stokes glad to see South Africa wade into 'Bazball' debate

London (AFP) - Ben Stokes said on Tuesday he was happy to hear South Africa players talking about England's new swashbuckling "Bazball" approach ahead of the first Test at Lord's even as he has distanced himself from the hype.

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