Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England Test head coach, marking the abrupt conclusion of the Bazball era following Ben Stokes' recent retirement from international cricket.
McCullum will continue as England's white-ball coach
Jul 12, 2026
06:59 pm
What's the storyIn a major development, Brendon McCullum has been removed as the head coach of England's Test side.
The decision comes days after England lost the home Test series 1-2 to New Zealand. It was followed by Ben Stokes's retirement from international cricket.
Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England's Test coach
McCullum admits he is 'gutted not to be continuing' as change signals the end of the 'Bazball' era in red-ball cricket
Brendon McCullum's time as England Test coach is up, with his exit coming swiftly off the back of captain Ben Stokes' shock…
July 12 : Brendon McCullum has been sacked as head coach of England's test team after four years in the role, the England and…
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McCullum will continue as white-ball coach, having just led the T20 side to No1 in the world with a 4-0 series victory over India.
McCullum sacked as England test coach after four years
