Jonathan Agnew

UK media reacts to England’s Test series defeat to India, England next Test series, squad, Jonny Bairstow future, Bazball

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[ad_1] After England suffered its first Test series defeat under the leadership of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, its skipper questioned critics who claimed his team lacked the “ruthlessness” to beat India. “Ruthlessness? What is it? How does it show itself?” Stokes said. “Everyone goes into the game with their best intentions, when … Read more

England’s next Test series against West Indies date, selection calls, Jonny Bairstow form, Ollie Robinson

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[ad_1] The general consensus out of England’s first series loss under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum? This was a missed opportunity, but not necessarily the same sort of one that would bring the same sort of widespread scrutiny that England may have seemed destined for earlier in the series. Why? Well, on this … Read more

Bazball backfires as England slammed after historic loss to India, UK view, reaction, analysis, Ben Stokes

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[ad_1] England’s ‘Bazball’ approach is once again under the microscope after a historic loss to India and while some of the nation’s most respected cricket voices are calling for change, it seems to be falling on deaf ears inside the touring dressing room. In fact, Ben Stokes said England does not need to “temper anything” … Read more