England coach Brendon McCullum said the opening Ashes test 'validated' their attacking approach despite the two-wicket defeat at Edgbaston and that they would be even more aggressive in the second match of the series.England were in the driver's seat for much of the match but Australia's often cautious ap
England coach Brendon McCullum said the opening Ashes test"validated" their attacking approach despite the two-wicket defeat at Edgbaston and that they would be even more aggressive in the second match of the series.
It was England's third defeat in 14 tests since McCullum joined captain Ben Stokes at the helm last May. "It was a cracking test match and two very different styles of play. But like a heavyweight boxing match, not everyone has to fight the same. Stokes said after the match he did not regret declaring England's first innings on 393-8 on the first day and McCullum backed the skipper's desire to take the game to the opposition.
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