Pakistan Test team’s coach Jason Gillespie has made it clear that he’s not a fan of the term “Bazball” ahead of the highly-anticipated series against England, starting October 7 ¹. “Bazball” refers to England’s aggressive brand of Test cricket, which led to impressive wins over India and New Zealand in 2022. However, Gillespie joins England’s coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes in expressing dislike for the term ¹.
Gillespie acknowledges England’s aggressive approach, stating, “They do play aggressive cricket… We’ve seen them evolve their game, and that’s how they want to play” ¹. Instead of getting caught up in labels, Gillespie focuses on Pakistan’s strategy: “We will play our way, striving to be a consistent and disciplined team that hangs in there and strikes at the right moment” ¹.
The upcoming series will be a thrilling contest, especially considering England’s 3-0 series sweep in Pakistan’s backyard in 2022 ¹. Pakistan will look to bounce back from their recent 2-0 series loss to Bangladesh, with Gillespie emphasizing the need for sustained quality and ruthlessness ¹. The stage is set for an exciting showdown!
