'To play with no fear is good, but...': Boycott questions Bazball

NEW DELHI: Cricket legend

Geoffrey Boycott

has expressed doubts regarding

England

's '

Bazball

' approach following their recent

Test series

loss against India.
Despite the bold and aggressive batting strategy advocated by

Ben Stokes

and

Brendon McCullum

, England have struggled to deliver consistent results against top-tier teams, falling short against both Australia and India in crucial Test encounters.

England's current position in the

World Test Championship

2023-25 cycle standings, languishing at the eighth spot with just three wins in nine matches, further underscores the challenges they face under this batting philosophy.

While acknowledging the positive impact of 'Bazball' on

Test cricket

, Boycott highlighted England's inability to secure victories against premier teams as a significant concern.
In a column for The Telegraph, Boycott praised England for injecting excitement into Test cricket but lamented their failure to capitalize on opportunities against formidable opponents.
"The batting cost them winning the Ashes and it lost them the series against India. In this series, they have had odd moments when someone has scored a good hundred. But they have been in isolation and there has been no consistency," Boycott emphasized.

The 83-year-old cricketing pundit pointed out the lack of consistency among England's batters, noting that while some players showed promise, they struggled to maintain momentum throughout the series. He particularly highlighted the contrast between England's batting averages and those of their Indian counterparts, underscoring the importance of consistency in Test cricket.
Boycott also criticized England's reckless approach at times, suggesting that while playing fearlessly is commendable, their eagerness to attack every delivery often led to reckless dismissals.
"To play with no fear is good, but at times England were reckless and too cocky about how they were going to smack everybody around. Getting out is part of the game but getting yourself out is silly," Boycott remarked.