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Australia urged to give up on Steve Smith as Test opener for India tour, Australia vs New Zealand, news, statistics

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[ad_1] Australia has been urged to abandon the Steve Smith experiment despite coach Andrew McDonald claiming criticism of the newly-converted opener was “harsh” and “unfair”. Smith has averaged 28.50 since reinventing himself as an opener following David Warner’s Test retirement, passing 12 just twice in eight knocks since moving up the order. He managed 51 … Read more

Ex-rivals form dangerous duo as Aussies accused of post-Warner ‘survival mentality’ — Talking Pts

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[ad_1] A brilliant century from Cameron Green has helped Australia to a decent position on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington, with the tourists reaching 9-278 at stumps in testing batting conditions. The 24-year-old finished with a phenomenal flourish, striking three fours in the final over of the day … Read more

Ex-England batter Mark Ramprakash slams ‘Bazball’ ahead of England vs India fourth Test

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Steady as she goes … Jonny Bairstow, Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes are comfortable with the team’s approach. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

[ad_1] As England prepares to do all it can to erase the memory of one of the most humiliating defeats in its history, the concept of “Bazball” has never been under a sharper microscope. This English side, led by coach Brendon “Baz” McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes, is coming off that 434-run loss to India … Read more

India vs England; Future of ‘Bazball’ debated, fourth Test start time, Ben Stokes, England coach Brendon McCullum, Joe Root

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[ad_1] It is the misjudged ramp shot by a champion that has brought into question the cult of ‘Bazball’ as England seek to keep alive an intriguing Test series against India. The subject of intense debate since its inception just under two years ago, the conversation surrounding the merits of England’s aggressive approach has been … Read more

Michael Clarke puts Poms in their place over Bazball comments, England vs India

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[ad_1] Michael Clarke has put England players in their place over their Bazball ignorance. The Poms were blown off the park against India in the third Test, losing by a humiliating 434-runs after being bowled out for 122 runs in their second innings. Watch India v England LIVE and Exclusive to Fox Sports available on … Read more