The Latest Breaking News from Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum labels upcoming Ashes as ‘biggest series of all of our lives’

Brendon McCullum has ramped up the Ashes hype ahead of this winter’s trip to Australia

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

Jofra Archer will be ready for ‘biggest series of our lives’ – Brendon McCullum

Archer will be key to England’s Ashes hopes and showed his quality with four for 18 against South Africa on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

2026 Hundred could deny England Test players practice in fixture pile-up

Two days could separate the Hundred final at Lord’s and the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley next August

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum face win-or-bust Ashes after India raise the stakes

The England captain and coach have plenty to prove this winter, having played three series against Australia and India and won none

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Next up, the Ashes – and England will need Ben Stokes at his all-round best

England’s batting lineup looks settled for the trip to Australia, but their fast-bowling stocks were stretched against India and the captain can help ease the burden

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025

The England selection decision looming large before the Ashes

England’s dramatic 2-2 draw with India was their last taste of Test cricket before the Ashes begins in Perth in November, and there is little time left to win a place in the squad

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Intensity of India series will help England in Ashes battle – Brendon McCullum

McCullum says the series will have built resilience within his team.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

England captain Ben Stokes confident of Ashes fitness despite shoulder injury

Stokes will miss the final Test against India.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

Cricket endures draw furore but Langer taught me not to shake hands too early

End of Old Trafford Test hopefully means England have more respect for other teams’ cultures and other players’ ambitions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025

I owe it to myself to have a few more good performances – Zak Crawley

Crawley has long divided opinion as he possesses an underwhelming average of 31.4 from 58 Tests.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025