Bazball’s revolution: How England’s bold era is tilting Test cricket towards the batters

 Since Brendon McCullum’s arrival, England’s Test cricket has transformed with ‘Bazball,’ marked by aggressive play and high win rates. This shift coincides with flatter pitches, favouring batters and potentially diminishing the traditional advantage for seam bowlers. While entertaining and popular, this approach raises concerns about the long-term balance of Test cricket, as bowler-friendly conditions become increasingly scarce. Since Brendon McCullum’s arrival, England’s Test cricket has transformed with ‘Bazball,’ marked by aggressive play and high win rates. This shift coincides with flatter pitches, favouring batters and potentially diminishing the traditional advantage for seam bowlers. While entertaining and popular, this approach raises concerns about the long-term balance of Test cricket, as bowler-friendly conditions become increasingly scarce.