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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.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes happy to see South Africa ‘keep talking’ about England’s new approach

The two teams meet in the first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes vows England will continue to bring the "venom" against South Africa

England Test captain Ben Stokes is looking forward to taking on South Africa and has vowed that his side will be "sticking to our guns" with their new style of play

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South Africa legend says "mind-blowing" England can "get to the top" playing 'Bazball'

South Africa legend Mike Procter is a big fan of England's new approach to Test cricket under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum and is hopeful more teams will look to follow their lead

Daily Mirror

Voldemort effect of ‘Bazball’ only emphasises why England series with South Africa is a captivating prospect

There was a moment of levity as the dictaphones and cameras were arranged before South Africa head coach Mark Boucher’s pre-Test press conference.

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

Andrew Strauss sends warning to cricket authorities at time of “unbelievable” change

The Ashes winning captain believes that both Test and T20 cricket can play a part in the game's future but the authorities need to create a manageable schedule

Daily Mirror

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Jimmy Anderson feels fresh at 40 and ready to lead attack against South Africa

England seamer has said only Stuart Broad can match him and still be bowling in Tests at the age of 40 as franchise cricket is increasingly appealing for young quicks

The Guardian - UK

James Anderson fears he and Stuart Broad will be the last fast bowlers of their kind

Anderson will become the first England fast bowler to play Test cricket past the age of 40 since 1961 but he believes there won't be another to follow in his and Stuart Broad's steps

Daily Mirror

Andrew Strauss urges cricket’s authorities to quickly adapt to ‘big Rubik’s cube’ of scheduling problems

Sir Andrew Strauss has warned cricket’s authorities cannot afford to be “slow moving and have our heads in the sand” at a time of “unbelievable” change in the game.

Evening Standard

James Anderson ‘as happy as I have felt in an England dressing room for years’

Anderson is enjoying the culture created by new head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes

The Independent UK

Jack Leach: ‘It’s been a nice realisation that maybe my ceiling is higher’

England spinner suffered concussion this summer but won his coach’s praise and tells Felix White he has a new sense of worth in the Test team

The Guardian - UK

Alex Lees happy to ‘spread the word’ of England’s aggressive style into county game

The opener has embraced the approach of new head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes

The Independent UK

Buttler’s service in ODIs spoiled by injuries and overstuffed schedule

England’s new white-ball captain also hasn’t done himself many favours by taking on too many roles and sticking with Jason Roy

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Daily Mirror

Inside Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's "dream partnership" and England's rejuvenation

England opener Alex Lees has lifted the lid on the immediate impact Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have had on the Test team, praising the pair's "aggressive and positive brand of cricket"

Daily Mirror

Moeen Ali warns "long, boring" ODI cricket will be lost from schedule in next two years

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has issued a stark warning about the future of ODI cricket if the schedule continues to make it "unsustainable" for top stars to feature in all three formats

The Independent UK

Moeen Ali fears 50-over cricket could be lost due to ‘unsustainable’ schedule

The World Cup winner is worried people are starting to view the 50-over format as ‘the long, boring one’

The Hindu

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?

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Daily Mirror

Interim ECB chief responds to Ben Stokes' alarming schedule warning after ODI retirement

Ben Stokes has voiced his concerns about the gruelling cricket schedule, which had a part to play in his ODI retirement, and the ECB's interim chief has provided a response

The Independent UK

Eoin Morgan backs England to challenge for T20 World Cup despite struggles

England on Sunday slipped to their joint-heaviest defeat in the 20-over format.

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson recalled to England squad for first two Tests against South Africa

Robinson has not featured for England since the end of The Ashes

The Independent UK

Fit-again Ollie Robinson back in England squad after injury issues

The Sussex pace bowler was a spectator during March’s tour of the Caribbean due to back spasms.

The Guardian - UK

Jonny Bairstow will sit out Hundred in fresh blow to ECB’s showpiece event

The Hundred has been hit by the withdrawal of a second major English star after Jonny Bairstow decided to follow Ben Stokes’s example

Daily Mirror

"Free hit" Ben Stokes backed to be England's gamechanger at T20 World Cup

Ben Stokes has not played a T20I for England since March 2021 and white-ball coach Matthew Mott is confident the all-rounder will be a gamechanger at the upcoming T20 World Cup

The Hindu

McGrath pace foundation

Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath heaped praises on England’s new approach to Test cricket.

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