Daniel Vettori, the spin bowling coach for Australia, believes that it is England’s consistent success that has earned them the respect of their rivals. Vettori, who played alongside Brendon McCullum for New Zealand, acknowledges the explosive manner in which England has achieved their victories but emphasizes that it is their winning habit that truly stands out.
With England winning 10 out of their last 12 Test matches under McCullum’s leadership, anticipation is mounting for an exciting showdown between the two cricketing powerhouses.
Vettori acknowledges that regardless of the style of play, England has demonstrated exceptional cricketing prowess and that has made them victorious in many a matches. He highlighted their extended period of success as the most impressive aspect, with the team displaying remarkable form in recent matches.
During a brief interview with Sky Cricket, Vettori said:
The fact that they’ve played so well over an extended period of time is what’s been so impressive.
The upcoming Ashes series provides England with an opportunity to continue their winning streak, building on their recent triumphs and showcasing their ability to dominate on the international stage. However, Australia will be a different challenge for the English side, perhaps their toughest one so far in their fruitful journey of test cricket.
The Brendon McCullum Influence
Brendon McCullum, fondly known as ‘Baz,’ has played a pivotal role in England’s recent success. Vettori, who knows McCullum well from their time together in the New Zealand team, mentioned that McCullum prefers to keep the attention away from himself.
Despite his explosive style of play, McCullum’s positive attitude and focus on team success have been his defining traits throughout his career. Vettori believes that this mentality has had a significant impact on England’s current winning streak.
With the Ashes set to commence at Edgbaston on June 16, two teams will itching to make their mark after some verbal attacks have been launched from both sides. England’s impressive track record and winning habit have garnered the respect of their opponents, including Australia’s head coach, Andrew McDonald.
While the ‘Bazball’ style may have brought attention to England, it is their ability to consistently win matches that has truly captured the cricketing world’s admiration. Earlier, the English captain Ben Stokes mentioned that it is not about playing aggressive cricket but about having a winning mindset, to keep your opponents always on toe and always charging ahead with positivity.