Sydney-born actor, Hugh Jackman is well known for his role as the Wolverine from the Marvel Comics. The 55-year-old’s most recent movie was Deadpool 3 which was much awaited by Marvel fans across the world.
The Australian actor is naturally a cricket fan, majorly because of Australia’s dominance in world cricket. However, he has recently made a comment that might or might not sit well with Aussie fans. It’s no surprise that Australia’s arch-rivals in Test cricket are the English. Their rivalry in the Ashes has witnessed numerous heated moments between both sides.
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The most recent Ashes series ended as a 2-2 draw with the Aussies retaining the prestigious title. England however managed a great comeback after going 2-0 down in the series after the first two games at home.
Their highly pacy style under head coach Brendon McCullum, nicknamed as ‘Bazball’ has caught the eye of many with one of them being Wolverine himself.
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What did Hugh Jackman say about Bazball?
Jackman in a recent interview has revealed that he adores the New Zealand-based coach’s aggressive style that he has adopted with the England cricket team. The acting star stated that he’s a fan of Bazball, accepting that it would be an unpopular opinion as an Aussie at the same time.
I will say something very unpopular as an Aussie… I am a huge fan of Bazball
England recently competed against the West Indies at home in a three-match Test series, winning all three games comfortably. They are now set to compete against the Sri Lankans in a three-match Test series at home. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently appointed former England batter Ian Bell as their new batting coach ahead of the series.
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England vs Sri Lanka Test series schedule
| Fixture | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Eng vs SL 1st Test | Aug 21-25 | Old Trafford |
| Eng vs SL 2nd Test | Aug 29 - Sept 2 | Lord's |
| Eng vs SL 3rd Test | Sept 6-10 | The Oval |