Brendon McCullum has had a massive impact on England's Test team since being appointed coach in May last year, having taken over a side that had won just one of their last 17 Tests and guiding them to nine wins in ten.
Under McCullum England have played a more positive and aggressive brand of cricket, which has been termed 'Bazball' in reference to his nickname, and the 41-year-old has meshed perfectly with captain Ben Stokes.
Stokes was appointed skipper just two weeks before McCullum became coach and Stokes' mother, Deb, says McCullum has made a positive impact on her son, helping him become the inspirational leader that enjoyed such a successful 2022 on the field.
