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How ‘Bazball’ can transform England's white-ball fortunes in India

Jan 21, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Cameron Ponsonby

India vs England McCullum has been tasked with turning around the fortunes of the one-day side, writes Cameron Ponsonby, with the New Zealander creating an environment for them to flourish after his Test cricket revolutionBrendon McCullum and Jos Buttler are close friends. Which is lucky, because at McCullum’s unveiling as England’s new white-ball coach in September, he had a quip at his mate’s - and now captain’s - expense.
England face three selection problems in defining year for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Dec 17, 2024 | independent.co.uk | Cameron Ponsonby

Ben Stokes nurses another injury heading into 2025, while Jacob Bethell’s dazzling displays in New Zealand and the drop in form for Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir leave questions ahead of tests against India and the Ashes Cameron PonsonbyIn HamiltonEngland’s busiest year of Test cricket finished with a bang. Just not the type they were after. A was England’s third-heaviest loss in Test cricket history.
Joe Root and Harry Brook give England unrivalled middle order

Dec 8, 2024 | thecricketer.com | Cameron Ponsonby

MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENTJoe Root and Harry Brook give England unrivalled middle orderCAMERON PONSONBY AT WELLINGTON: The pair are currently ranked No.1 and No.2 in the ICC Test rankings respectively, a metric that is symbolic more than definitive; but at this point in time, it feels about right[~~OAKPAYWALL~~]Your comment .... Post Comment Please ensure all fields are completed before submitting your comment!
England’s inconsistent year reveals true potential of their new generation

Dec 8, 2024 | independent.co.uk | Cameron Ponsonby

Though 2024’s results have been varied, in Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell and Brydon Carse England have unearthed gems for the futureCameron Ponsonbyin New ZealandAre England good? Consistently inconsistent across the whole of 2024, it is anyone’s guess where England’s true mean lies. But in a year where they have waved goodbye to Stuart Broad, Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow and James Anderson, a new generation has officially emerged.
Pieces beginning to come together for rejuvenated England

Dec 7, 2024 | thecricketer.com | Cameron Ponsonby

MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENTPieces beginning to come together for rejuvenated EnglandCAMERON PONSONBY AT WELLINGTON: Regardless of New Zealand's generosity, there have been genuine unqualified successes along the way that have been vital to England winning on these shores for the first time since 2008[~~OAKPAYWALL~~]Your comment .... Post Comment Please ensure all fields are completed before submitting your comment!
New Zealand v England: Freefalling Kiwis suffer adrenaline dump

Dec 7, 2024 | thecricketer.com | Cameron Ponsonby

MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENTFreefalling New Zealand suffer adrenaline dump to gift England a chance to complete whitewashCAMERON PONSONBY IN WELLINGTON: Confusing selection, star names out-of-form and a major crash since beating India away has contributed to the Kiwis being beaten with a Test to space[~~OAKPAYWALL~~]Your comment .... Post Comment Please ensure all fields are completed before submitting your comment!
Having justified his selection, Jacob Bethell has left England with a decision to make

Dec 6, 2024 | thecricketer.com | Cameron Ponsonby

MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENTHaving justified his selection, Jacob Bethell has left England with a decision to makeCAMERON PONSONBY IN WELLINGTON: There would be no first professional century for the 21-year-old, but it mattered not. His performances in this series may yet change everything[~~OAKPAYWALL~~]Your comment .... Post Comment Please ensure all fields are completed before submitting your comment!
An otherworldly performance from Harry Brook lights up Basin Reserve again

Dec 5, 2024 | thecricketer.com | Cameron Ponsonby

MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENTAn otherworldly performance from Harry Brook lights up Basin Reserve againCAMERON PONSONBY IN WELLINGTON: As the Yorkshireman walked off with 123 under his belt, his average in away Tests stood at 91.50, a figure that is second only to Don Bradman[~~OAKPAYWALL~~]Your comment .... Post Comment Please ensure all fields are completed before submitting your comment!
England hope to be rewarded for bravery again as they return to Wellington in search of series win

Dec 4, 2024 | thecricketer.com | Cameron Ponsonby

CAMERON PONSONBY IN WELLINGTON: Back at the scene of their dramatic one-run loss in 2023 with an opportunity to secure a first series win in New Zealand since 2008, the tourists have gone bold again in selection after victory in Christchurch [~~OAKPAYWALL~~] Please ensure all fields are completed before submitting your comment!
England players take the Kiwis' e-scooters too far

Dec 2, 2024 | espn.co.uk | Cameron Ponsonby |Vithushan Ehantharajah

Cricketers (and cricket journalists) are just big kids. That much has been clear over the last week in New Zealand. If you have been in Christchurch in and around the first Test, you will have been all too aware of an uptick in e-scooter use. Introduced in 2018, they hit top speeds of 27kph (16.7mph in "old money" as Beefy Botham used to say) have a maximum range of 48km (29.7 miles, move on!). Both have been tested robustly by the English. All novices, of course.