LONDON — New Zealand will not let its tight loss to England in the classic Test at Lord's lessen its resolve to keep playing aggressive cricket, captain Brendon McCullum said. New Zealand's batsmen scored over 700 runs and its bowlers took all 20 wickets but England completed a 124-run win in the final 10 overs of the fifth day Monday courtesy of the all-round brilliance of New Zealand-born Ben Stokes. The Black Caps' attacking mindset drove them to a maiden World Cup final in March and McCullum said his team would not alter their style for the second and final Test at Headingley starting Friday. “It hurts a lot. I certainly won't lie. But at the same time there is an element of pride that we continue to play the style of cricket that we know gives us our greatest chance,” McCullum told reporters. “There are times we know that teams are going to be able to stand up to you and withstand the pressure you apply to them and come out on top. “When that happens you've just got to doff your cap and say well played to them and make sure that next time you get that opportunity you go hard again and make sure that you're asking the same sort of questions. “Who knows at Headingley ... we may see some different results but I'm pretty sure our guys will continue to play the same style of cricket which we have in this Test match and which we have done over the last 18 months.” McCullum said being defensive had not worked for New Zealand, which has not lost a Test series home or away since being swept 2-0 on its last England tour in 2013. Bayliss appointed England coach Australian Trevor Bayliss has been appointed head coach of the England national team, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement Tuesday. The 52-year-old succeeds Peter Moores, who was sacked earlier this month following England's dismal performance at this year's World Cup and a 1-1 draw in a Test series in West Indies. Bayliss' first major task will be to guide England during the five-match Ashes series against his native Australia. The series begins on July 8. — Agencies
