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    Are the New Zealand test cricketers spooked by England's current aggressive strategy?

    Are the New Zealand test cricketers spooked by England's current aggressive strategy?


    The Black Caps have won one match in the last seven since Brendon McCullum started mentoring their opponents in 2022.

    They were undefeated in the seven games before that, dating to May 2015 at Leeds.

    Coach Gary Stead has been asked if they've been dragged into adopting Bazball methods, given the latest 323-run defeat inside three days at Wellington.



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