The highly-anticipated Ashes 2023 between England and Australia ended with an exhilarating fifth Check victory for the hosts, leading to a tied five-match collection 2-2. England’s ‘BazBall’ technique got here to the fore, notably of their exceptional comeback after dropping the primary two matches.

Whereas ‘BazBall’ showcased its prowess in the course of the Ashes collection, uncertainties nonetheless encompass its applicability in cricketing situations throughout the globe. As England gears as much as face India for his or her subsequent massive mission within the ongoing version of the World Check Championship (WTC), questions come up in regards to the effectiveness of ‘BazBall’ towards the Asian giants.

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Ben Stokes displays on previous success and doubts

Relating to whether or not the ‘BazBall’ will work in India, England skipper Ben Stokes recalled the workforce’s triumphant 3-0 victory towards New Zealand and the doubts and criticisms from skeptics about replicating such success towards different sturdy cricket groups. Stokes mirrored on the challenges posed by groups like South Africa, Pakistan, and Australia after their victory towards New Zealand.

Stokes indicated that there is perhaps related doubts about England’s prospects towards India, and reckoned that the end result of a possible collection towards the Rohit Sharma-led India can solely be decided with time and precise performances on the sphere.

“I keep in mind after we beat New Zealand 3-0, (the chatter) was we couldn’t do it towards South Africa, (we) couldn’t do it towards Pakistan, (we) couldn’t do it towards Australia. So who is aware of if we are able to do it towards India, solely time will inform,” Stokes stated after England’s victory in The Oval Check.

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Stokes additionally noticed that the ultimate scoreline of Ashes (2-2) is a good reflection of the competition between two extremely aggressive and expert cricket groups. He acknowledged that each England and Australia showcased distinctive cricketing skills all through the collection.

“I feel 2-2 typically is a good reflection of two very, excellent groups going at it over a five-match collection. Clearly, Australia being world Check champions main into this collection, the cricket that I feel has been on present has been of the best high quality,” added Stokes.