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The Latest Breaking News from Brendon McCullum

Australia set to face Bazball 2.0 in Ashes summer

Australian players have noticed some differences in England's Bazball approach in recent series, as opposed to their all-out assault with the bat ahead of 2023.

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Ollie Pope poised to stay at No 3 as England focus on continuity for Ashes

Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick ‘presumes’ Surrey batter will keep place before tourists’ solitary warm-up date

The Guardian - UK

Bazball makes Root's record in Australia irrelevant

England have insisted Joe Root's lack of centuries in Australia is not an issue, pointing to the fact he has thrived around the world under Brendon McCullum.

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England given Ashes warm-up warning as they prepare for Andrew Flintoff’s Lions

England head coach Brendon McCullum has opted against any tour matches against local opposition ahead of the marquee series.

The Independent UK

Ashes winner drops verdict on how Ben Stokes will respond to Australian media criticism

Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media, but his former team-mate believes that could prove to be a mistake

The Independent UK

Steven Finn says one thing will fire up captain Ben Stokes ahead of Ashes

England skipper Stokes was branded “Cocky Captain Complainer” by an Australian newspaper upon his arrival Down Under.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes branded ‘Cocky Captain Complainer’ by Australian media as he arrives for Ashes showdown

Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media with just over two weeks until the Ashes gets underway

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Bazball reminds me of Sir Alex Ferguson’s style, says Gary Neville

Brendon McCullum has instituted the no-fear Bazball style of play into England’s cricket team and Gary Neville sees echoes of Alex Ferguson’s approach

The Independent UK

Mark Wood reveals key change in England team from previous disastrous Ashes tour

The fast bowler is set to return to action as England bid to win in Australia for the first time in 15 years

The Independent UK

Mark Wood: ‘We’re going to the Ashes with an Australia blueprint to put their batters under pressure’

The fast bowler tells Donald McRae that England have confidence and belief as he prepares for what could be his final series against the old foe

The Guardian - UK

Jofra Archer and Mark Wood give England a lift after epic ODI failure

The batting statistics in New Zealand make for grim reading but England’s fast bowlers are slowly gearing up for the Ashes

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum confident England can throw off batting blues for Ashes

Brendon McCullum has predicted England’s batters will shake off the woes of their white-ball tour of New Zealand for the Ashes

The Guardian - UK

England batters not scarred by series loss ahead of Ashes, says Brendon McCullum

The tourists were humbled 3-0 by New Zealand in the one-day international series.

The Independent UK

England accuse Australia of illegal play at the breakdown before crunch Test

Steve Borthwick is reported to have spoken with the match referee about how Australia approach the ruck

The Independent UK

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Autumn Internationals: England seek ‘Bazball’ inspiration ahead of Australia Test

Wallabies present first challenge of four-game autumn series

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick hopes England can emulate Bazball mentality for autumn series

England’s rugby players are seeking to emulate the Bazball ethos of their cricketing counterparts in the run up to the forthcoming autumn series

The Independent UK

England turn to cricket counterparts for tips in bid to strike Australia blow ahead of Ashes

England’s rugby union side take on the Wallabies at Twickenham just weeks before cricket’s biggest Test series begins

The Independent UK

England plotting downfall of Australia after meeting architects of ‘Bazball’

Steve Borthwick and his number two Richard Wigglesworth met with England cricket coach Brendon McCullum and his assistants in Manchester.

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The Guardian - UK

Steven Finn: ‘Saying I was not selectable was clumsy language and it damaged me’

In his candid new book, the former England fast bowler talks about the lasting mental turmoil that ended his 2013-14 Ashes tour

The Guardian - UK

‘I still have 100% passion’: England’s evergreen Adil Rashid not finished yet

Adil Rashid has said he has no thoughts of retirement as the 37-year-old plots series wins in New Zealand and glory at the 2026 T20 World Cup

The Independent UK

Sam Curran thankful for ‘reset’ after regaining his England place

The all-rounder impressed in Christchurch.

The Guardian - UK

‘It felt like a long time’: Sam Curran rises to England challenge after exile

All-rounder was given target of being a top-six batter to regain place and delivered runs against New Zealand

The Independent UK

Harry Brook backs revitalised Sam Curran to make England T20 place his own

Curran hit 49 not out off 35 balls before England’s first match against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain.

The Independent UK

Australian David Saker returns to England coaching set-up for the Ashes

Paul Collingwood, meanwhile, will not be part of Brendon McCullum’s staff Down Under

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum brings David Saker back into England camp for Ashes series

Brendon McCullum has finalised his coaching team for the Ashes, with the Australian David Saker returning to help England

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