The former England captain is backing Bazball to emulate the impact of 1981 and 2005 to lift the mood of the nation this summer

David Gower, who featured in England’s storied 1981 triumph and watched Michael Vaughan’s side seal a dramatic victory in 2005, says this summer could have a similar impact on the British public but warned the hosts will face a stern test against Australia’s razor-sharp seam attack.
“Each and every Ashes series is special, and each and every man or woman that plays in an Ashes series is aware of a lot of history, that huge competitive edge that comes with it,” sai...