Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England should curb their aggressive "Bazball" instincts and revert to a more traditional, cautious approach for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Australia lead the series 1-0 after England were bowled out in a dramatic two-day defeat in Perth, where the tourists' attacking shot-making attracted sharp criticism. The Brisbane Test will be a day-night match with a pink ball — a format Australia have dominated, winning 13 of 14 matches and all three encounters against England.
On BBC Radio 5 Live’s Ashes preview, Vaughan argued England showed an element of arrogance in Perth, often attacking when conditions demanded more restraint. He warned that when the ball is "zipping around" batsmen should adopt an old-school mindset rather than always looking to dominate.
Vaughan was careful to say he was not asking England to bat like the ultra-defensive greats all the time, but he urged players to use common sense and recognise when to be more circumspect. "They're brilliant entertainers, but they haven't won a five-Test series for several years. My tip is: change what isn't working," he said.
A particular focus for Vaughan is how England plan
