31 July

The reality of 'Bazball'. England has played 7 Test series with this supposedly new method. 5 of them have been series played at home. Wins - 4 Draws - 3 if Australia lose tonight, 2 if Australia win Losses - 1 if Australia win tonight. One of the 4 victories was against Ireland, so doesn't really count. That makes it 3 wins, 3 draws. Or 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss. Hardly a cricketing revolution, to win only half the Test series you play, with most of them being at home. Bazball is just playing T20 cricket, in a Test match. Other teams haven't done it because they know the law of averages make it a long-term losing strategy.