Mark Boucher on the Bazball playing style used by England. Boucher said, “The circumstances have allowed for England to play that way.
Mark Boucher, the head coach of South Africa. Believes that England’s new approach to playing Test cricket is not shocking and that it will become the standard for red-ball cricket. In the three-match Test series last month. England completely outplayed New Zealand under the new leadership of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. In all three games, they were able to easily and at an impressive strike rate chase down a target of at least 275 runs. The fifth Test match between England and India was successfully chase down by England, who also triumph after it postpone.
But since England had to bowl first at home, all four victories occurred. Boucher has noted that there will be instances where the circumstances prevent them from using this novel strategy. Boucher believes that South Africa is prepared for the three-match Test series against high-flying England that is set to take place next month.
“It’s most likely how red-ball cricket is progressing. The run rates in red-ball cricket have increased since T20 cricket was introduced. There will be times when the circumstances prevent you from playing that way. But if they do, you should do so. In an effort to put bowlers under pressure, I’m sure you’ll see batting lineups,” Mark Boucher said on ESPNCricinfo.
The circumstances made it possible for England to play that way. It just comes down to being wise and analyzing the current circumstances. We’ve seen how it can pay off if you spot an opportunity to really apply the pressure, as England has demonstrated. I do believe that is how Test cricket is developing.
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Brendon McCullum wished to play in a very combative manner: Mark Boucher
In a Test series of three or more games, England’s overall run rate of 4.54 against New Zealand set a new world record for the highest run rate. The English media has given this new way of playing the name “Bazball,” after McCullum’s nickname “Baz.” McCullum always preferred an aggressive style of play from the players, according to Boucher, and it’s very exciting to watch.
We are aware of Brendon’s playing style and have overheard conversations about his desire to have an extremely aggressive style of play while he was coaching the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. It’s thrilling to observe. I saw a lot of those games, and England performed admirably,” he continued.
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