Brendon McCullum

McCullum concedes 'Bazball' needs refinement, says India made England timid

'Sometimes, you can get away with things. But when you're exposed the way we have been in the back end of this series in particular, it does require some pretty deep thinking and some adjustment to make sure we're staying true to what we believe in,' said England coach Brendon McCullum

11 March 2024, 10:46 IST

McCullum concedes 'Bazball' needs refinement, says India made England timid

11 March 2024, 10:46 IST

McCullum backs Bairstow to come good in 100th Test

Bairstow is the only English batter yet to play a significant knock in the Test series against India

27 February 2024, 14:20 IST

McCullum backs Bairstow to come good in 100th Test

27 February 2024, 14:20 IST

McCullum backs struggling Bairstow to come good

'I'd anticipate Jonny would be playing', England head coach Brendon McCullum said in response to whether the under fire English batsman Jonny Bairstow will continue in the team for England's 4th Test against India.

20 February 2024, 08:03 IST

McCullum backs struggling Bairstow to come good

20 February 2024, 08:03 IST

Ahead of Ranchi Test, Ben Stokes contemplates bowling against India

Ahead of the Rajkot Test, Stokes had said he "pinky promised" his physiotherapist he won't be bowling in the ongoing series.

20 February 2024, 07:08 IST

'A good sign', says Brendon McCullum as Ben Stokes contemplates bowling against India in Ranchi Test

Ahead of Ranchi Test, Ben Stokes contemplates bowling against India

20 February 2024, 07:08 IST

The cult of Bazball questioned by former England captains who advocate for a more nuanced approach

Former English cricket team captains, Michael Vaughan, Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton took to their columns to criticize England's unwavering commitment to Bazball cricket, questioning its suitability at times.

19 February 2024, 05:34 IST

The cult of Bazball questioned by former England captains who advocate for a more nuanced approach

19 February 2024, 05:34 IST

England's Ben Stokes stands by 'Bazball' McCullum despite India shellacking

England's bold tactics under Stokes and coach Brendon 'Baz' McCullum have revitalised test cricket and India, who have not lost a test series on home soil since 2012, were always going to be a litmus test of that philosophy.

18 February 2024, 14:33 IST

England's Ben Stokes stands by 'Bazball' McCullum despite India shellacking

18 February 2024, 14:33 IST

Rehan Ahmed cites Ben Stokes' leadership behind England spinners' success in India

The unheralded trio of Ahmed, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir have taken more wickets than the established group comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav.

08 February 2024, 11:12 IST

Rehan Ahmed cites Ben Stokes' leadership behind England spinners' success in India

08 February 2024, 11:12 IST

Desperate to fit in, Root losing balance and natural game in 'Bazball' era: Alastair Cook

Cook wants Root to play at his natural rate rather than ape other players, who are scoring at a quicker rate.

06 February 2024, 07:13 IST

Desperate to fit in, Root losing balance and natural game in 'Bazball' era: Alastair Cook

06 February 2024, 07:13 IST

Could be from 'anyone random': Shoaib Bashir missed McCullum's England selection call for India tour

Bashir's inclusion in the 16-member Test squad for the tour of India on Monday came as a surprise to everyone including the off-spinner himself.

14 December 2023, 08:08 IST

Could be from 'anyone random': Shoaib Bashir missed McCullum's England selection call for India tour

14 December 2023, 08:08 IST

England to stick with 'Bazball' for the Ashes: McCullum

England are due to play Ireland in a one-off match beginning on Thursday before the first Ashes test at Edgbaston on June 16

30 May 2023, 04:04 IST

England to stick with 'Bazball' approach for the Ashes: McCullum

England to stick with 'Bazball' for the Ashes: McCullum

30 May 2023, 04:04 IST