Meaning of Bazball | Babel Free

Definitions

An aggressive run-scoring approach to cricket.

informal, neologism, slang, uncountable

Examples

“BRENDON McCullum has referred to ‘Bazball’, the playful term coined in homage to England’s new Test⟳ head coach, as ‘silly’.”

“THE effects of Bazball can already be seen in the wider cricketing world, too. No sooner had Ben Stokes put⟳ out a call⟳ to arms telling county cricketers they had to play⟳ his way to get⟳ in the England team comes evidence of a response from Dom Sibley.”

“The focus⟳ on Bazball may have⟳ damaged England's chances at the World Cup – but it is "seemingly now also part of the solution".”

“The debate⟳ about ‘Bazball’ is absurd: for professional sport to survive⟳ it has to be entertaining, and aggressive cricket is undoubtedly far more entertaining than defensive cricket.”

CEFR level