‘Some say Bazball, I call it smart cricket’, tweets AB de Villiers appreciating England’s approach.

Ashes 2023: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has recently commended England’s impressive performance in Test cricket, expressing his admiration for their smart and strategic approach. De Villiers took to Twitter to express his praise, referring to their style of play as “Bazball,” which he considers to be synonymous with playing smart cricket. During the ongoing first Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Australia finds itself tasked with chasing a target of 281 runs for victory.

De Villiers specifically highlighted England’s ability to restrict Australia to a score of 107 for 3 on Day 4 of the Test match. With the final day ahead, the hosts now require another 174 runs to secure the win. This showcases the keen contest between both teams and the exciting prospects for the final day of the Test.

Abd tweeted “I never looked at the Birmingham weather leading up to this Test match. The way England played now makes sense. Call it what you want, some say BazBall, I just think it’s smart cricket,”.