England: Breaking the paradigm

 

England: Breaking the paradigm

 
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Is England's 'Bazball' revolution dependent on having a captain like Ben Stokes, or is it part of a wider cultural moment?
Is England's 'Bazball' revolution dependent on having a captain like Ben Stokes, or is it part of a wider cultural moment? ©Getty

Is England's 'Bazball' revolution dependent on having a captain like Ben Stokes, or is it part of a wider cultural moment? This summer's contests are likely to provide some answers

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