Brendon McCullum shares his view on the growth of England’s Test team after sweeping the West Indies.

Following a a 4-1 defeat in the middle India earlier this year, In England head coach Brendon McCullum he swore he would “critical thinking” and improve the way of Bazball. The results were seen during the home series against the The West Indieshighlighting that England’s batsmen have both versatility and depth in their Test game.

“It is very satisfying to see the growth of the team as a whole, Sometimes a loss brings reflection, and what we have seen is a team that has come back stronger,” McCullum commented after England wrapped up the series 3-0.

Brendon McCullum praises England’s aggressive approach

McCullum admitted that while England were still “not the finished product,” they had made significant progress in becoming a team capable of winning both at home and abroad.

“The team’s understanding of the way we want to play really comes together. We are not yet a finished product, but this series was a step forward. We are starting to build a team that can compete with the best teams in the world. There were challenging moments in this series that tested us, so it’s still very satisfying. We see that the former players have done a good job for us, it is not a small thing for them,” McCullum explained.

“But we needed to introduce new players with skills that match our existing team. We took risks and hoped for good results. Based on the series, these players have shown that they are ready for the job,” added the New Zealander.

McCullum also praised England’s bowling attack, in particular Shoaib Bashir again Chris Woakes. Bashir shone with the ball and made a splash, taking five wickets at Trent Bridge. Woakes, who had been in for a long time James Anderson‘s reputation, he finally had his time leading the fastball and did so admirably.

“Woakes bowled very well on these flat pitches in the West Indies series, using reverse swing to get wickets. He is an excellent cricketer who has not played as much international cricket as he could have done, but he has done well every time he has been called upon. Whether he plays overseas remains to be seen, but it’s hard to ignore his recent performances. I am happy for him,” said the England coach.

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Future work for The Ashes next year

Looking forward, especially next year Ashes series on AustraliaEngland has highlighted emerging talents such as Gus Atkinson following the retirement of their leading bowler, Anderson. Jamie Smith He also stepped up to fill the void left Jonny Bairstow, who was released after his 100th test. Atkinson impressed with 22 wickets in 3 Tests, while Smith scored more than 200 runs at a strike rate of nearly 72, showing a talent England had lacked on tours.

“We knew we had to make a few changes to keep improving. By bringing in new faces, we have seen some players prove their worth at the international level. You never know how someone will work until they get the chance. Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, and Jamie Smith have shown that they belong in international cricket and have done the right thing. It is rewarding to see their contributions and the growth of the team as a whole.” McCullum concluded.

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