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Devine’s blitz turns back the clock to McCullum’s inaugural IPL knock 

Devine’s blitz turns back the clock to McCullum’s inaugural IPL knock 

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In her hero’s footsteps: McCullum has been an inspiration not just for her, but for entire New Zealand, says Devine. | Photo Credit: KUNAL PATIL It should come as no surprise that Brendon McCullum is the biggest influence on Sophie Devine. “He has been an inspiration not just for me, but for entire New Zealand,” […]

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The McCullum-Stokes way: No going back to the drawing board

The McCullum-Stokes way: No going back to the drawing board

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The fearless strategy adopted by England skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum paid dividends against Pakistan in the first Test at Rawalpindi on Monday. | Photo Credit: MATTHEW LEWIS It would have been fitting had Ben Stokes been named Player-of-the-Match. For his captaincy alone. As the sun was setting, England won a Test in […]

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Eng v SA Test | South Africa keen to wreck England’s ‘Bazball’ party

Eng v SA Test | South Africa keen to wreck England’s ‘Bazball’ party

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“Bazball”—a reference to McCullum’s nickname—has revitalised England’s red-ball fortunes “Bazball”—a reference to McCullum’s nickname—has revitalised England’s red-ball fortunes South Africa captain Dean Elgar says he does not fear “Bazball” as the Proteas seek to inflict England’s first Test defeat of their swashbuckling new era under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. After a […]

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‘Just intrigued to see how long it lasts’: Steve Smith raises doubts over England’s attacking style

‘Just intrigued to see how long it lasts’: Steve Smith raises doubts over England’s attacking style

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“If you come in on a wicket that’s got some grass on it and Josh Hazlewood, Cummins and Starc are rolling in at you, is it going to be the same? I’m intrigued by it all… Is it going to work every time? I don’t know.” “If you come in on a wicket that’s got […]

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England white-ball captain Buttler downplays talk of Test role

England white-ball captain Buttler downplays talk of Test role

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This reactions comes after Sangakkara’s suggestion for the Test team’s newfound swashbuckling style under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. This reactions comes after Sangakkara’s suggestion for the Test team’s newfound swashbuckling style under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. England’s new white-ball captain Jos Buttler has downplayed the prospect of becoming an opener for the England […]

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‘Door open’ for Test return, says England’s Moeen Ali

‘Door open’ for Test return, says England’s Moeen Ali

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All-rounder Moeen Ali said he is open to playing test cricket again under new England coach Brendon McCullum. The 34-year-old quit the long format last year with 2,914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 tests but still plays an important role in England’s limited-overs sides. Moeen said McCullum, who was put in charge of the […]

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England Test coach McCullum eager to support ‘strong leader’ Stokes

England Test coach McCullum eager to support ‘strong leader’ Stokes

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Former Black Caps skipper McCullum is known for a bold approach that helped kickstart a revival in the fortunes of New Zealand Former Black Caps skipper McCullum is known for a bold approach that helped kickstart a revival in the fortunes of New Zealand Brendon McCullum is relishing the prospect of working alongside a “really […]

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England Test coach McCullum eager to support ‘strong leader’ Stokes

England Test coach McCullum eager to support ‘strong leader’ Stokes

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The England job is McCullum’s first as a red-ball coach, a point he acknowledged to reporters at Lord’s on Friday. The England job is McCullum’s first as a red-ball coach, a point he acknowledged to reporters at Lord’s on Friday. Brendon McCullum is relishing the prospect of working alongside a “really strong leader” in new […]

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McCullum a contender to become England Test coach: reports

McCullum a contender to become England Test coach: reports

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Brendon McCullum is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders Brendon McCullum is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is a contender to take over as England test coach, the BBC and other British media reported. Chris Silverwood left the […]

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