Brendon McCullum’s time as England Test coach is over. The ECB confirmed it Sunday evening. McCullum is out of the red-ball job. He’ll stay on with the white-ball teams, but the Test experiment has been pulled. You could see it coming. After the Ashes loss the questions started. After losing to New Zealand at home, there were no answers left. It got messier with Ben Stokes.
Stokes announced his retirement from internationals a few days ago, right after that nightclub incident that also ruled him out of the second Test. When your captain walks and your coach is under fire, the whole setup wobbles. Managing Director Robert Key won’t be sleeping easy either.
England Men’s Managing Director Rob Key said: “Some of England’s most memorable moments in recent history have occurred under Brendon’s leadership of the Test team.
“It’s been an absolute privilege to watch him shape the mentality of the team, to one the players have loved, and see him develop a new generation of talent who will be at the heart of England Men’s teams for years to come. He leaves the Test team well-set and poised to achieve great things.”
Brendon McCullum said, “I’ve absolutely loved coaching the Test side and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together. There’ve been some unbelievable highs and a few tough days along the way, but that’s all part of taking on a challenge like this. It’s been a privilege and an honour, and I’m grateful. Grateful to the players, the staff and the fans who supported us on the journey.
“Of course I’m gutted not to be continuing, but I respect the decision. My focus now is on giving everything I’ve got to the White Ball teams and helping England keep moving forward. I wish the Test team nothing but success. There’s a hell of a lot of talent in that dressing room and they’re a special bunch of lads. I’ll always be backing the boys, with a smile on my face, and hoping they keep taking the game on. I know they’ll continue to make people proud.”
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