Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England cricket team.
Notable Quotes
"he repeatedly mentioned his 'worry' and 'concern' for Stokes."View Story →
"Ben will be back."View Story →
"You're just trying to make sure you're very communicative right throughout."View Story →
"I’ve been speaking to Ben every single day since we had the incident and my assessment was that I was worried about him."View Story →
"It would be clarified so players are left with no confusion over behavioural expectations."View Story →
"I wanted to carry on in the role, despite the retirement of Ben Stokes."View Story →
"I've absolutely loved coaching the Test side and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved together."View Story →
"I'm open to evolution and some nipping and tucking, but without being ultimately able to steer the ship maybe there is someone better."View Story →
"I think his time will come in the Test job."View Story →
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'We're not Brendon and Ben' - Root's calmness praised
Joe Root is praised for his calmness on his return as captain by interim coach Marcus Trescothick, who says the pair "are not" Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
August 22, 2026It would be 'nice to have choice' over Ashes venues - Root
Joe Root said "it would be nice to have a choice" over the venues where his England team play as they leave Headingley until 2029.
August 21, 2026Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
August 18, 2026Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'
Joe Root calls on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of his second reign as Test captain.
August 18, 2026Only wins can stop England's curfew hokey-cokey
England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.
August 13, 2026Brook's time will come as Test captain - McCullum
England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.
August 6, 2026Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
August 1, 2026Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
July 30, 2026Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
July 29, 2026Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach
Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team.
July 17, 2026England's one-day woes continue with India defeat
Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India.
July 14, 2026From the ride to the rubble - how McCullum lost England Test job
The Brendon McCullum era gave England a ride but it careered off the rails and the next Test coach has a huge rebuilding job on their hands.
July 12, 2026My commitment to England has never wavered - McCullum
After Brendon McCullum was sacked as head coach of the England Test side, BBC Sport looks back at his last interview, following their series defeat against New Zealand earlier this summer, in which McCullum said he wanted to carry on in the role, despite the retirement of Ben Stokes.
July 12, 2026The highs and lows of Bazball
BBC Sport looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking.
July 12, 2026McCullum sacked as England Test head coach
England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role.
July 12, 2026England too good for India as Buttler hits 131
Jos Buttler's sublime 131 and Harry Brook's unbeaten 95 help England crush India in the fifth T20 and replace their opponents at the top of the world rankings.
July 11, 2026England advised to avoid alcohol around matches after off-field incidents
England men's players are advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and the day after matches, under new behaviour guidelines.
July 10, 2026England's lack of overs when batting is 'not good enough' - Vaughan
Michael Vaughan says England's lack of overs spent batting under head coach Brendon McCullum is 'not good enough' after a dramatic and fluctuating third day at Trent Bridge against New Zealand.
June 27, 2026No hiding place as England again drink in last chance saloon
There no excuses now England have their captain back and their best XI available for series decider against New Zealand, writes Stephan Shemilt.
June 24, 2026Stokes apologises to team-mates before Test return
England captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his team-mates before his return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
June 24, 2026McCullum welcomes Stokes return as captain for third Test
England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.
June 21, 2026England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
June 18, 2026Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham
Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.
June 18, 2026