Will England continue the Bazball approach after defeat in first Ashes Test? Joe Root answers

Joe Root said that although the defeat in the first Ashes Test is a tough pill to swallow, the team is clear about what they need to do next.

Will England continue the Bazball approach after defeat in first Ashes Test? Joe Root answers

Joe Root celebrates Alex Carey's dismissal (Image via ICC Twitter)

Former England captain Joe Root has reworked his batting technique to stay relevant in England’s new approach in Test cricket- Bazball. The World No.1 batter can be seen playing reverse lap shots a tad too often and it’s coming off well for Root. But after the defeat in the first Ashes Test, questions are being raised on the longevity of this approach. 

While there is not much criticism around how England are batting, some tactical calls from Ben Stokes have certainly raised eyebrows. Nevertheless, the England captain had no regrets about those decisions and feels such decisions make Test cricket interesting. 

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Meanwhile, Joe Root was asked if the team will continue with their aggressive brand of cricket or if will Bazball take a backseat for a while, considering the weight Ashes holds. The former England skipper assured the hosts are going to play like this no matter what.

“Absolutely, we are going to be genuine and authentic to what we say we are about as a team, and that’s not going to flip. We are not going to fluctuate. Everybody should strap in because this week showed we are well in this series. There’s going to be some brilliant cricket to watch throughout and we want to make sure we are on the right side of it,” said Root to England Cricket as quoted by News18 Cricketnext.

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England to continue Bazballing opponents despite disappointment in first Test

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Ben Stokes (Image via ECB Twitter)

Joe Root said that although the defeat in the first Ashes Test is a tough pill to swallow, the team is clear about what they need to do next. The star batter drew attention to the fact that how this aggressive approach from England is making Test cricket interesting. 

“Naturally, (We are) a little bit disappointed, but as you mention, what a great Test match for 5 days, I think as a team, we played some really exciting cricket and pushed the game hard, pushed Australia hard for all of it. Really, it’s a bit disappointing to be on the wrong side of things,” said Joe Root.

“Anyone coming in to watch the game will be thoroughly entertained. I think they should expect the same in the next 4 games,” the former skipper added.

The second Ashes Test starts on 28 June and will be played at the Lord’s in London.

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