England coach Brendon McCullum expressed satisfaction in his team's determined attacking approach during the Ashes series against Australia, which resulted in a hard-fought draw. The "heavyweight" five-match series witnessed England trailing 2-0 after consecutive defeats at Edgbaston and Lord's.

However, McCullum's men produced a fantastic comeback by securing victory in the third Test at Headingley and dominating a rain-marred draw at Old Trafford. The series finale at The Oval culminated in a thrilling 49-run victory, displaying England's remarkable resilience.

While the drawn series indicated that Australia retained the Ashes, it highlighted the challenges Australia had encountered in winning an Ashes series in England for the past 22 years. McCullum's inclusion as the coach alongside captain Ben Stokes refreshed England's red-ball cricket, turning around a team that had previously won just one out of 17 Tests.

Under the McCullum-Stokes duo, England adopted a dynamic and aggressive brand of cricket affectionately known as "Bazball," a nod to the nickname of the former New Zealand captain. The team's transformation has been phenomenal, winning 13 out of 18 Tests since they took charge.

McCullum praised the team's willpower, saying, "The most pleasing aspect is when we were under the most pressure at 2-0 down, we stayed true to our approach and manufactured results that allowed us to level the series at 2-2. The skipper and I firmly believe in this aggressive style of play, and the performances we've witnessed from our players throughout the series are a testament to that."

Despite initial criticism from former players for their aggressive tactics, England stood firm and refined their approach as the series advanced. McCullum highlighted that both England and Australia remained loyal to their respective playing styles, creating a fascinating "heavyweight fight" in cricket terms.

He added, "We're building some nice depth in batting and bowling, which is encouraging and will spark positive discussions moving forward."