Baz'll dazzle

BREN & CO GIVEN BROAD'S BACKING

- TOM HARLE

STUART BROAD believes a return to Pakistan can breathe life into England's 'Bazball' project.

The Test side's aggressive approach first blossomed in a historic 3-0 series win in Pakistan two years ago as Harry Brook and Rehan Ahmed broke through.

Brendon McCullum's side wilted in similar spin-friendly subcontinental conditions against India but Broad believes England can thrive this time.

"I think the style will work in Pakistan, for sure," said England great Broad, who took 604 Test wickets and has been working with Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to support the launch of Inside Lord's.

"It was a great tour to Pakistan in 2022. All the players really enjoyed it and England's batting group are wonderful players of spin.