England under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have changed the definition of Test cricket in the country. They have adopted a fearless approach and instead of being conservative, which they followed earlier, they are going for the kill. 

After England whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 in the Test series, they pounded India by 7 wickets to win the rescheduled match. In all the four matches, the Stokes-led side chased more than 270 runs, and also registered their highest chase when they successfully achieved the target of 378 runs against India.

Ever since Stokes took over the captaincy, English players looked very optimistic on the field as they have played an attacking brand of cricket and made many applaud them for their heroics. 

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While Joe Root has held one end up, the likes of Jonny Bairstow, Alex Lees, and Stokes all have played with a fearless approach. Their 'Bazball' concept has entertained many.

England had been using Jack Leach as the night-watchman but the role now seems to be taken by Stuart Broad. The pacer has changed the description of his Instagram account, which reads “Official Nighthawk for England cricket”.

Speaking in a press conference, England Test skipper Ben Stokes explained why they have given Broad the title of ‘Nighthawk’. 

“He might get 30 off 10 balls or 0 from 1. We are looking at every situation we are going to find ourselves in and what the positive thing to do is. For example, we renamed what the nightwatchman is all about. 

We called it ‘Nighthawk.’ That was Broady. He was going out with half an hour left to play to try to literally slog. That’s where we are at the moment, it’s awesome,” Stokes said.