McCullum 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.
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"I've absolutely loved coaching the Test side and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved together."
— Brendon McCullum , Athlete
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England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role.
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