The Test season will start after IPL 2023. While WTC Finals will happen first, it will be the Ashes after that. Since both teams are doing well, it will be interesting to see how Ashes turn out to be. Here, we take a look at how Twitter reacted as Ashes reportedly set to have shorter boundaries to maximize Bazball.
It will be interesting to see if Bazball works in Ashes 2023
As per reports, Ashes are likely to have shorter boundaries. This is reportedly to help the host nation implement their ‘Bazball’ approach better against the Aussies. This will be a bold move because even Australia has some good batters to make use of this advantage.
Ever since Brendon McCullum has come onboard, the approach of England has been excellent in Tests. They are not shying away from taking risks and so far, it has paid off for them. They have won games against India, New Zealand and Pakistan to show for it. However, it will be a different challenge against the Aussies. The rivalry is the biggest in the game and the pressure of playing this way in the Ashes will also be something that the management has to consider. Hence, the upcoming tournament will be an excellent source of entertainment for the fans.
Twitter reacts to reports of short boundaries
Meanwhile, reports have come up that England will have short boundaries. The hosts have many batters such as Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes who clear the boundaries with ease. With shorter boundaries, the run-scoring becomes easy. It will be a massive advantage for them. In fact, this could even help them win the Ashes. However, it can also be a double-edged sword, as explained earlier. Here are some of the reactions about the new reports in this regard:
England may win there ..but they are preparing themselves for a disaster for tours of india and Australia… https://t.co/C595nSRtLX
— Ansh Sharma (@XllAnsh) April 30, 2023
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😂so flat pitches,shorter boundaries like Pakistan? Harry Brook carnage loading in Ashes https://t.co/6otYLQNDz2
— . (@BetYouknow_) April 30, 2023
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Bazball = playing odi in shorter boundaries + flat pitches
This is not reinventing test format,this makes test more boring
AdvertisementI hope none of other countries follows this approach,spicy pitches is what makes a test worth to watch
We love to see batters getting tested in TEST https://t.co/1fQgL983WZ
— 𝚂𝚑𝚒𝚟𝚊𝚓𝚒 (@shinzohattori5) April 30, 2023
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I would love to see the reactions from the Aussie media ,
They were literally crying in first 2 test matches in BGT https://t.co/tfiN6WIQrT— munna bhai (@imAyushverma01) April 30, 2023
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Yeah keep the boundaries at 30 m circle mark would be even more easier to maximize bazball and score boundaries since bowlers don't really need to be taken into consideration. https://t.co/ggiFUSvVxc
— Vishnu Sivadasan (@Vishnu1002Arago) April 30, 2023
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Rawalpindi 2.0 ✅
Highway Road & Short boundaries. https://t.co/hwwgZLbesN
Advertisement— Jeeva. (@__jeeva18) April 30, 2023
But When India makes bowling friendly pitch it's wrong 🤡🤡. https://t.co/531tPiTNzh
Advertisement— Rohan 🌚 (@ULTRASAVAGER) April 30, 2023
T20's effect
Advertisement— Bharbhuti ji (@crickdevil) April 30, 2023
