The Latest Breaking News from Brendan McCullum

Brendon McCullum sacked as England Men’s Test head coach

McCullum spent four years in charge of the Test team and his exit follows the retirement of former captain Ben Stokes

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Bazball comes full circle with a promise to ‘evolve slightly’ as New Zealand roll into town

Four years to the day after England’s first Test under Brendon McCullum began at Lord’s, England are adopting a fresh approach against the same opposition

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2

McCullum wants 'refined' Bazball against NZ compatriots

England No. 3 Jacob Bethell is fit for the first Test against New Zealand starting Thursday at Lord's while Ollie Robson and Shoaib Bashir return to the attack.

AAP · Jun 2

Stokes desperate to stop England's downhill slide

Ben Stokes says England will be doing everything they can to become a consistent Test cricket team again after returning home from an ill-fated Ashes tour.

AAP · Jan 3

Joe Root rejects ‘silly’ talk over England management after highlighting positive trend

Head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key both face questions after an Ashes defeat, but a consolation win in Melbourne has raised spirits

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025

Is England’s failing Ashes campaign the end for Brendon McCullum’s Bazball project?

Brendon McCullum has transformed England’s Test team from where he found them, but their struggles in Australia will not be solved simply by the ‘courage’ that his coaching instils

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Brendon McCullum defends bowling consultant James Anderson for choosing golf over England Test

Anderson will join up with the test team on day two of the first test after playing in Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Pro-Am

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024

McCullum named England’s white-ball coach ahead of India tour

Former New Zealand international Brendon McCullum’s England cricket deal includes white-ball formats from January 2025.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2024

Ashes: All we're thinking about is winning 3-2, says Ben Stokes

NEW DELHI: Despite suffering a 43-run defeat against Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Sunday, England captain Ben Stokes asserted that his team would maintain their approach for the remainder of the series, even though they now trail 2-0 in the five-Test series.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2023

England were playing ‘Bazball’ during 2005 Ashes series win – Michael Vaughan

The current England team have developed into an attacking and entertaining Test unit under the guidance of coach Brendan McCullum – nicknamed Baz.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023