Waugh questions ‘so-called’ Bazball ahead of Ashes series
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Former Australian captain Steve Waugh said that England may find themselves in a spot of trouble if the BazBall style of play doesn’t work against Australia in the upcoming Ashes.
Waugh believes England should prepare an option B if their attacking style of cricket doesn't work against the world-class bowling attack of Australia.
"They have shown they are good enough to carry this style of cricket off but the ultimate test will be against a world-class bowling attack, which Australia has got,” said Waugh.
"It is exciting but to me the jury is out at the moment. Does [Bazball] hold up under scrutiny against a really good bowling attack in maybe challenging conditions?"
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Waugh said he did not expect England to go away from the fearless approach.
"There is no doubt it won't work all the time but I think with [coach Brendon] McCullum and [captain Ben] Stokes they will have the courage to go through with it," Waugh said.
"They can't chop and change. Have they got a back-up plan? I'm not sure. That might find them out," he added.
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