Ashes 2023: England’s Bazball mantra thrilling to play in opposition to, says David Warner

By India Today Sports Desk: Australia opener David Warner has stated that England’s Bazball mantra has been thrilling to play in opposition to forward of day 5 of the primary Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston.

England have achieved lots of success since adopting the strategy underneath the management of Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum following their Ashes humbling in Australia in 2021. England have gone on to win 11 out of their final 13 matches as they’ve at all times centered on on the lookout for the win.

Even within the match at Edgbaston, Stokes took everybody without warning when he determined to declare at 393/8 on day one and the aggressive method from the hosts was evident within the second innings as they set Australia a goal of 281.

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Speaking to Sky Sports forward of Day 5, Warner stated that the way in which England are attempting to entertain followers is incredible and it’s thrilling to play in opposition to them. The opener additionally stated that Australia would not look to get caught up in the way in which the hosts are attempting to play.

“It has been exciting. It has been one of those games in a fast-forward tempo.

“I assume the way in which England are attempting to entertain the remainder of the world is incredible and on the finish of the day, it’s nonetheless Test cricket.

“For us, it is exciting but we have still got to play the way we play and not get caught up in the way the English are trying to play.”

“I saw a lot of wickets being thrown away and this is what is going to happen with the brand they play,” stated Warner.

Commenting on the run chase, as Australia want 174 runs on the ultimate day, Warner stated that they would wish to give attention to their very own technique and will be capable of chase the rating down.

“I think given the tactics of Stokesy with the fields being placed, we are going to get the opportunity to pierce the field.”

“We have to focus on our own method. If we can bat normal, I think we should be able to chase this down,” stated Warner.