From the ride to the rubble - how McCullum lost England Test job
Summary
Brendon McCullum has been removed from his position as England’s Test cricket coach but will remain coach for white-ball formats. England suffered a major batting collapse in a key Test match against Australia, which was a turning point in McCullum’s tenure. The team now faces uncertainty with no captain and no Test coach.Key Facts
- Brendon McCullum was sacked as England’s Test cricket coach but stays as white-ball coach.
- England had a significant batting collapse in the first Test against Australia in Perth.
- The collapse contributed to a 4-1 loss in the Ashes series.
- The team has lost both its Test coach and captain in a short period.
- McCullum’s coaching style focused on man-management and creating a positive environment.
- He took over a team that was struggling, helping them win some memorable matches.
- The current England Test squad includes younger players who struggled to adapt under McCullum.
- After a rough Ashes tour, McCullum hinted that someone else might be better suited to lead the team forward.
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