From 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.
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"Time for us all to buckle up and get ready for the ride."
— Rob Key , Athlete
"I'm open to evolution and some nipping and tucking, but without being ultimately able to steer the ship maybe there is someone better."
— Brendon McCullum , Athlete
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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.
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