Michael Vaughan (Image Credits: Twitter)
Michael Vaughan (Image Credits: Twitter)

Michael Vaughan, a former captain, thinks that England’s redesigned counter-attacking style of play in Test cricket may be solved by aggression.

The plan for how England should play has been spelled out by head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, and so far it has been successful.

India vs England (Image Credits: Twitter)
India vs England (Image Credits: Twitter)

England won the home series against New Zealand by a score of 3-0 while experimenting with “Bazball.” While permitting talisman Joe Root to play his brand of cricket, the system undoubtedly brings out the best in players like Alex Lees and Jonny Bairstow.

No matter how aggressively England plays, Michael Vaughan noted on Cricbuzz that opposing teams must continue to use aggressive fields:

“In each of the four games I have watched this England team play, they have gotten the opposing captain to widen the field. Your nice balls are going for singles once you have expanded the field.”

India vs England Test, IND vs ENG, ENG vs IND
India vs England Test (Credits: Twitter)

“Keep the field up, in my opinion, if you want to play well against this England team. India extended the field too quickly because they seemed to be in a panic,” Vaughan continued.

Michael Vaughan on England’s attack in the fourth innings:

Michael Vaughan admitted that he did not see England put on 100 runs for the first wicket and said:

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“I did not expect a 100-run opening partnership. I always anticipated one or two quick wickets. I expected the ball to do a little more.”

Alex Lees
Alex Lees PC- Twitter

“The ball did not swing at all, and the pitch flattened out. England was not letting the Indian bowling attack continuously bowl on that length,” Michael Vaughan added.

On the final day of the Test match, England seemed set to attempt a record total at Edgbaston. With just 119 runs needed and seven wickets left, England was well-positioned for the game’s final day thanks to three half-centuries on Day 4. The hero of the English performance was Alex Lees, who teamed up with opener Zack Crawley to give the hosts a strong start with a partnership of 107 runs for the first wicket.

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