Australia's team is ahead 1-0 in the Ashes series. He defeated England by two wickets in the first Test played at Edgbaston. Both the teams will now be face to face in the second Test from 28th June. Before that, England head coach Brendon McCullum made a special plan for his comeback. He can make a significant difference in the second Test. Dangerous fast bowler Mark Wood may return to the team. Now it has to be seen that in place of which bowler he gets a chance.
McCullum was quoted as saying by ESPN-Cricinfo, “Wood is a great bowler. He creates a difference in the match. Their names will be considered for selection. He is especially effective on wickets where a bit more pace is required. That's the beauty of having a good team. We've got guys who can do that." He also predicted that the first Test-like atmosphere would prevail throughout the series. McCullum said this citing the spat between Usman Khawaja and Ollie Robinson.
There's always going to be a boil of emotions: McCullum
The England coach said, “I think it happens in all international cricket. It has two competing teams trying to perform better for their countries. In such a situation, there is always going to be a little boil of emotions. I don't think it crossed that line. I am sure this will be a very tense series. This won't be the last time we're probably talking about it.
England will be more aggressive
McCullum feels that both the teams will not make any major changes in their respective styles in the second Test starting on June 28 at Lord's. However, he believes that England will be more attacking than at Edgbaston. "I think it was a great Test match and two very different styles of play. But like a heavyweight boxing match, not everyone has to fight the same way. It was a great Test match and I'm sure Everyone around the world and here at Edgbaston loved it, including us."
