England in Command of first test as 'Bazball' hits New Zealand

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McCullum devised the eponymous strategy of all-out attack during his successful tenure as Kiwi captain

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The policy largely reflects his own nature as one of cricket’s most attacking batsmen and his approach to life.

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McCullum figured if somebody was going to play cricket, it should be fun.

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Captain Ben Stokes, though, is keener on concentrating on England’s current fast bowling group which does add to his confidence.

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“I’d rather be in a position where I’m scratching my head about who to ick.

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“The one thing I did say to the medical team is to just give me eight fast bowlers to choose from.

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