The Latest Breaking News from Brendon McCullum

Ben Stokes left out of England squad for Champions Trophy but Joe Root returns under Brendon McCullum

McCullum will take charge of white-ball side for the first time as England travel to India

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024

England must accept the need for ruthlessness alongside entertainment

Ben Stokes seems wary of using the word ‘ruthless’ but it is the one thing talented players need to become a truly great team

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024

McCullum has renewed England in 2024 but also shown ruthless side

The influx of young talent such as Bethell, Atkinson and Carse leaves the head coach with a revived team but more big choices

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Ben Stokes suffers fresh injury blow as England limp towards heavy defeat against New Zealand

England lose two early wickets in improbable chase of 658

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024

Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test

The England captain limped off after clutching his hamstring as New Zealand set the tourists 658 to win and claimed two early wickets.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

Collingwood says ‘special’ spell blew England away but Crawley ready to fire

England’s assistant coach, Paul Collingwood, admitted Will O’Rourke was too good on day two of the third Test but said struggling Zak Crawley will be back

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024

Stokes hails Bethell after England’s ‘phenomenal’ victory in New Zealand

Ben Stokes was blown away by England’s victory over New Zealand in the second Test, saying Jacob Bethell ‘proved why we rate him so highly’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024

Shoaib Bashir ‘still learning’ and shining with England after important support

The spinner has credited Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their help in bringing the best out of him.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

England’s extreme selection adds to changing tides of Test cricket

Ben Stokes’s side bid to end an inconsistent 2024 on a high against the Black Caps, who remain in the hunt for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

McCullum needs England at the races alongside thoroughbred Stokes in New Zealand

England’s lead-up to the series has been a cause for concern but head coach has urged Pope and co to let Pakistan hurt wash over them

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024