England head Down Under for the Ashes, ready to unleash ‘Bazball’ on Australia in their own backyard - much to the annoyance of the hosts.

Two years ago, England’s ‘Bazball’ approach - brought about by head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes - saw them roar back to earn a 2-2 series draw on home soil.

Former England batsman Mark Butcher welcomed the gutsy approach in the summer of 2023, which he believes winds the Australians up.

Getting under the skin of your hosts is one thing, but Butcher fears a similar approach may play into their hands this winter.

“Yes, ‘Bazball’ winds them up without a doubt! I kind of understand why because if you remember back to the 1990s and 2000s, ‘Bazball’ was what Australia did,” Butcher told BOYLE Sports.

“That could very much play

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