After an ordinary opening day, England bounced back in style on Day 2 of the Lord's Test versus Australia. Australia commenced the second day's play at 339 for 5 and soon got wrapped up for 416 with Steve Smith top-scoring with a fine 110.

Ashes 2023: 'Hosts not ahead but...': Former England captain opines on Day 2's proceedings at Lord's

England and Australia entertained one and all in the opening Test of Ashes 2023. While Ben Stokes-led England backed their Bazball approach, Australia played the conventional cricket and eventually edged past the English line-up by two wickets to go 1-0 up in the five-match series.

Ashes 2023: Root playing Bazball is keeping us in the game, claims Labuschagne ahead of Lord's Test

England’s former captain Nasser Hussain called out Ben Stokes’ statements but also questioned the team for their undying faith in Bazball. However, head coach McCullum has defended their strategy.

Ashes 2023: Nasser Hussain questions England’s commitment to Bazball strategy

It's time to tie your seatbelts as the English team is ready to change gears for good in the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Following a narrow two-wicket defeat in Edgbaston - England's first in Test under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, former captain Joe Root urges English fans to 'strap in' for a turnaround in the second Test, which begins next Wednesday on June 28.

Ashes 2023: Bazball-inspired Joe Root asks English fans to 'strap in' for Lord's turnaround

England and Australia produced a memorable game in the Ashes 2023 opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Opting to bat first, England declared at 393 for 8 and dismissed Australia for 386.

Ashes 2023 | Don't believe that: Ricky Ponting reacts to Ben Stokes' 'England not result driven' remark

World Test Champions Australia cinched a thrilling win at Edgbaston on Tuesday, June 20 as they beat England at their own game to take a 1-0 lead in the ongoing Ashes.

Ashes 2023: Australia clinch thriller to thump BAZBALL as Khawaja leads World Champions to 2-wicket win

The most iconic rivalry in Tests - the Ashes, is set to get underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham, and former England captain Nasser Hussain feels given what the hosts have achieved by deploying the 'Bazball' brand of cricket, expecting a draw as a result in any of the five Tests would be criminal.

Ashes 2023: 'Bazball' to keep draw out of equation, says Nasser Hussain

The Ashes is the oldest and perhaps the greatest rivalry in world cricket. With England hosting the iconic five-match Test series this summer, coach Brendon McCullum looks forward to an exciting contest – more to do with 'Bazball' delivering at the biggest stage.

'Ashes is the biggest stage, we have to entertain...' - ENG coach Brendon McCullum on sticking with Bazball

Australian ace spinner Nathan Lyon feels the Oz have a plan in place to nullify the most-talked-about Bazball approach during the upcoming 2023 Ashes. England’s newest high-risk, result-oriented outlook saw them winning 10 out of the previous 12 Tests, including an away series win in Pakistan.

Ashes: Not panicking will help us nullify England's Bazball approach, says Australia spin great Nathan Lyon

It’s fair to say ‘Bazball’ cricket has taken the cricketing world by storm. Since the time the pair of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes took over the reins in the Test setup, not only results but the mindset of the entire dressing also changed for good.

Dressing room atmosphere is so warm, they don't care about the outside noise, says Ben Duckett on 'Bazball'

England's greatest fast bowler James Anderson is confident that he will be around to play in the 2025 Ashes in Australia even when he is 42. Speaking at the Tailenders podcast, Anderson said he liked being around the current crop of players and if he looked after himself, he very well may be available for the series.

England pacer James Anderson reveals he has plans to play Ashes at 42

Former England captain Joe Root said stepping aside from Test captaincy early this year was something that was done for the betterment of England cricket. Following a disastrous run in red-ball cricket under Root where England won just one game in the 17 matches played between February 2021 to March 2022, Root decided to give up on leadership.

For a few reasons, it was better to step back - England's Joe Root on leaving Test captaincy

England impressed one and all with their bazball method in the entire Rawalpindi Test to beat Pakistan by 74 runs on Day 5 of the three-match series opener on Monday (December 05).

'Virat Kohli is one who could drive this': David Lloyd claims only India can follow England's bazball method

England secured a famous 74-run win against Pakistan in the 1st Test in Rawalpindi on Monday. After declaring late on day 4 on 264-7, England gave a target of 343 to Pakistan to chase inside four sessions.

PAK vs ENG 2022, 1st Test: All hail ‘Bazball! England secure famous win in Rawalpindi by 74 runs

England cricket team's new approach in Test cricket has been hailed by many as it continues to deliver results for them on a consistent basis. England are currently unbeaten in their last four Test matches at home after thrashing India by seven wickets in the recently-concluded rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

'Intrigued to see how long 'Bazball' lasts': Steve Smith on England's new approach in Test cricket

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