Former England captain speaks about improvements that Three Lions can make in Bazball heading into Lords Test in 2023 Ashes
Australia defied both England and Bazball at Edgbaston after they registered a two-wicket win over Edgbaston. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon came together and took Australia out of trouble when the Kangaroos were 227-8 in the second innings. Cummins played a captain’s innings of an unbeaten 44 off 73 balls with four fours and two sixes. Lyon played the perfect supporting role. He struck an unbeaten 16 off 28 balls with two fours.
Meanwhile, Michael Vaughan talked about the improvements that England can make with regards to Bazball heading into the second Test at Lords. “I think both teams will change slightly at Lord’s. I think the Aussies won’t go as expansive in the first innings and spread the field. They’ll squeeze a bit more. I’ll be amazed if England doesn’t play just that little bit (cautiously). Bazball, I love it. I love the energy and what it’s brought. It’s now about winning and being that little bit smarter,” Vaughan said on Cricbuzz.
To get his team over the line in an Ashes Test feels special -Michael Vaughan on Pat Cummins
“When you’ve got an Australian team on the back foot, you’ve got to drive it down and nail them down even more. England just didn’t do that,” He added. Vaughan also lauded Cummins for his outstanding all-round exploits in the match. Cummins also picked up a four-wicket haul with the ball in the second innings. The Kangaroos have taken a 1-0 lead over the Three Lions in this 5-match Ashes series.
“I have seen him do it many times. His 4-fer in the second innings is what gave Australia the chance to win the Test match. (He) bowled beautifully on a placid wicket, leading from the front in the first Test match away from home in an Ashes series. To get his team over the line, that’s very special,” Vaughan said while referring to Cummins. “Those two sixes from Pat Cummins – I was on the balcony, thinking they are going to go for a draw. He blocked the first two balls of Joe Root. All of a sudden, into the stands, something’s changed,” Vaughan added.
