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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Simon Burnton in Ahmedabad

England coach Brendon McCullum denies he is running a ‘casual operation’

Brendon McCullum gestures with his arms outstretched to Harry Brook at an England practice session
Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum (right). The England coach said he ran an informal environment, ‘but to call it a casual environment is not fair’. Photograph: Rafiq Maqbool/AP

Brendon McCullum has defended his record as head coach after England’s elimination from the T20 World Cup, insisting the white-ball side will “achieve some special stuff”, but only if their talent is “harnessed the right way”.

The Guardian revealed on Friday that McCullum is to remain in his post despite the disappointment of a 4-1 Ashes series defeat, England’s semi-finals exit and widespread criticism of the New Zealander’s methods.

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