In the documentary 'Ashes 2023 | Our Take,' England's Bazball mentality was highlighted as it carried over into the series against India, as reported by indianexpress.com. After the fourth Ashes Test of 2023 was washed out, leaving Australia with a 2-1 lead, England captain Ben Stokes delivered an impassioned speech to his team. The speech aimed to uplift their spirits and emphasise the impact they were making through their aggressive style of play, which would leave a lasting legacy.
Stokes expressed, "The reward for our work isn't what we get, but what we become. And what we have managed to do is we've become a sports team that will live forever in the memory of people who were lucky enough to witness us play cricket." This statement was highlighted in the documentary 'Ashes 2023 | Our Take.'
Despite knowing, they couldn't reclaim the Ashes urn, Stokes encouraged his team by emphasising the significance of their journey and the impression they had left on fans. He admitted the disappointment of not winning back the urn but believed that their impact was larger than any trophy. The speech garnered mixed reactions, with Stokes responding to critics by emphasising the team's positivity in a tough situation.
Following the Ashes, England continued their aggressive approach into the series against India, which resulted in a 4-1 defeat and criticism of their playing style. The England team is scheduled to tour India again in 2025 for T20I and ODI matches, with their next Ashes series set for 2025-26 in Australia.