England v New Zealand: Ben Stokes gets crash course in Test captaincy on bizarre first day
In England's day of two halves, they bowled a full length and caught everything - they rarely did that when he was skipper - only to then bat like reckless vandals, which they did all the time when Root was in charge.
"Brendon has come into the bowling group and said, 'Don't focus too much on economy rates, I want wickets, let's try to get as many wickets as we can, as quickly as possible. Let's have the mindset of where can I get an extra slip or short leg from, rather than being too defensive'," said Broad earlier this week.
In reality, McCullum had been keen to point out that he is not expecting England to ape a style that sees him hold the record for both the fastest century and most sixes hit in Test cricket. Zak Crawley edging one after playing nicely, like a slightly better version of James Vince? Tick. Ollie Pope, out of position, looking like a man batting on roller skates? You bet. Things falling apart after Root gets out? Of course.
"Everyone is very clear what me and Brendon see as the way for this team to progress, but it won't happen overnight," added Stokes. This was Stokes' first ride on the rollercoaster that threw his predecessors upside down and side to side.
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