England’s “Bazball” approach to cricket has changed the game despite scepticism from rivals such as Australia, says Pakistan head coach Shan Masood ahead of the teams’ Test series this week. Head coach Brendon McCullum’s aggressive tactics helped England whitewash Pakistan 3-0 on their last visit in 2022 and have provoked a wider debate about the

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

Pakistan’s Test coach tells Al Jazeera that his side are ready to turn the tide and challenge England in hot conditions.