Ind vs Eng Tests: All you want to know about Bazball cricket

If you are a cricket crazy fan, you must be coming across a term as 'Bazball' cricket. The word is currently trending on social media ahead of the 5-match Test series between India and England.

Let's find out about the cricketing term, it's origin and the connection with the India vs England cricket series.

What is Bazball cricket?

'Bazball' is an informal term that emerged during the 2022 English cricket season, describing the aggressive style of play adopted by the England Test team. Since then, England’s batters have averaged 30.73 runs against good-length deliveries in home Test matches. 

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Under the 'Bazball' approach, England’s win rate in Tests has risen significantly, especially in home fixtures. Players such as Zak Crawley and Harry Brook, who are part of the England squad, have shown noticeable improvements in form under this strategy.

India's England tour

Team India is currently touring England for a five-match Test series, beginning on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. This series marks the first time in several years that India will face the hosts without iconic players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who have retired from Test cricket. It also signifies the start of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.