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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Matt Hughes and Ali Martin

England’s McCullum told to improve relations with counties after Ashes review

England coach Brendon McCullum throws a ball down in the nets
The ECB is keeping faith with Brendon McCullum despite England’s Ashes humbling. Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

Brendon McCullum has been told he must improve relations with the counties after being backed to stay on as England coach despite this winter’s 4-1 Ashes defeat.

The Guardian revealed the day after England’s T20 World Cup exit three weeks ago that McCullum would continue, a decision that will be confirmed on Monday by the England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive, Richard Gould, and managing director of men’s cricket, Rob Key.

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