Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results
Summary
Brendon McCullum has been removed as England’s Test cricket coach after the team’s poor results, but he will continue coaching England’s white-ball teams until 2027. England lost many matches and failed to win series against major teams like Australia and India during his four years as Test coach.Key Facts
- England lost 7 of their last 9 Test matches and 19 of their last 38 under McCullum.
- The team did not win any five-match Test series against Australia or India in his four-year tenure.
- McCullum apologized for the results and took responsibility for the team's performance.
- He remains head coach of England’s white-ball teams with a contract until the 2027 World Cup.
- His sacking follows the recent retirement of former captain Ben Stokes.
- Off-field issues involving players’ behavior added pressure during his final months.
- England are searching for a new Test coach before naming a new captain.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board supports director of cricket Rob Key, who remains in his role.
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