New England Test coach Brendon McCullum made a big impact in the interview process, with ECB strategic adviser Sir Andrew Strauss revealing the selection panel was 'blown away' by the New Zealander's vision.
McCullum was unveiled as the new Test coach on Thursday, with England taking a huge gamble on the 40-year-old. As a coach, McCullum has only ever worked on the T20 franchise circuit with IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders and their CPL affiliate Trinbago Knight Riders.
However, he played a total of 101 Test matches for New Zealand and enjoyed an impressive stint as their captain, helping revolutionise the way they played the game and laying the foundations for their World Test Championship win last year.
