The article explores the decline of the England Test cricket team as it embraces the Bazball philosophy, initially perceived as innovative and energetic. Author reflects on previous arguments labeling Bazball a cult, later suggesting it resembles a 'death cult' due to the team's dreadful record: 1 win and 14 losses over 16 matches. The unified brand and leadership under Brendon McCullum contributes to this decline, raising questions about the true nature and efficacy of Bazball. Despite the talent in the team, their continuous losses evoke intrigue rather than concern.
...England are, on the numbers, suddenly terrible at cricket...the first fruits of the England and Wales Cricket Board's Bazball multiverse.
Bazball is not a cult. Maybe it's actually a death cult...England Cricket became a unified brand, philosophy, whatever.
The numbers across the board in that period read: played 16, won one, lost 14...it really doesn't seem to matter that much.
This could change very quickly...but they do also keep losing in a way that is interesting both in its unified tone.
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