With Ben Stokes retired from international cricket and Brendon McCullum officially removed as England's Test coach, we look back at the decisions that got us to this point
Brendon McCullum’s sacking as England Test coach was on the cards ever since last winter’s horrendous Ashes series in Australia.
So what were the decisions that sealed his fate?
The i Paper runs you through the worst…
1. Finishing James Anderson’s international career too early
James Anderson retired from international cricket in July 2025 (Photo: Getty)
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Brendon McCullum's Bazball era is over as he is sacked as England's men'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
July 14 : Sacked England test coach Brendon McCullum apologised for the team's results during his tenure on Monday, saying he had…
England, under McCullum’s Bazball era, recorded 25 wins, 17 losses and two draws from 44 Tests.
Brendon McCullum's time as England Test coach is up, with his exit coming swiftly off the back of captain Ben Stokes' shock…
