Brendon McCullum dismissed rift rumors with Ben Stokes, emphasizing their productive four-year partnership and robust yet constructive discussions shaping England's cricket future.
England lost the Ashes 4-1 Down Under
Jun 01, 2026
08:10 pm
What's the storyEngland head coach Brendon McCullum has addressed the recent rumors of a rift between him and Test captain Ben Stokes.
The speculation arose after England's 4-1 Ashes defeat to Australia Down Under earlier this year.
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