Ind vs Eng: ‘Bazball is a mentality that is driving the game forward, shame for the series that Virat will be missing’, says Stuart Broad

Cape Town, Feb 12 : Englands much-hyped Bazball style is winning fans around the world, and Test great Stuart Broad feels that it is a mentality that is driving the game forward.

The Ben Stokes-led side took a thrilling opening Test by 28 runs after overcoming a 190-run first innings deficit then went down guns blazing in a record 399-run chase in the second.

India had some nervy moments in winning the second Test as England came out roaring in their fourth-inning chase, with Zak Crawley hitting 73 and almost all the batsmen taking on the bowlers.

Enquired about his views on Bazball, Stuart Broad told IANS: "I love it.Series is currently one all at the moment but I think bazball has proven that it can work in every country.I think Hyderabads performance is the most impressive performance of the England team.

"We won in Pakistan 3-0, we played well in New Zealand so Bazball is a mentality that is driving the game forward.Thats very entertaining for the crowd too."

"Well, I think, It was a wonderful spectacle watching the Test in Hyderabad when England were chasing and watching West Indies beat Australia at Gabba that was just spectacular Test match cricket.Amid the T20 format, I can see a window where every nation will be playing a Test match," he added.

Further talking about Virat Kohlis absence in the series, he said, "Its a shame for the series that he will be missing but India has won the last Test.Kohli is such a quality player, his passion, his fire but obviously personal matters always take precedence.

But it gives a great opportunity to young players also.So someone in the Indian batting line up will standup at some stage.

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Asked if his fans could see him play again? In leagues like SA20, the Test great said: "The way my mind works, I finish playing Ashes cricket.Lucky enough to hit my last ball for six and take a wicket on my last ball.

I dont think youll see me bowling again.

"Ive spent a lot of time here (SA20) and the quality of bowling is outstanding and particularly the left arm bowling has lit up.There is a great generation coming through of young fast bowlers."

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