Brendon McCullum has been removed as England's Test head coach following a string of poor results, including a 4-1 Ashes defeat. Photo: AFP
Brendon McCullum has left his role as England's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the national limited-overs set-up, with England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Gould saying results had made his red-ball position untenable.
England have lost seven of their last nine Tests under the former New Zealand captain. This includes a woeful 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia in 2025/26 and last month's 2-1 loss at home to New Zealand, with both series overshadowed by allegations of a team drinking culture.
"I've absolutely loved coaching the Test side and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved together," said McCullum in an ECB statement. "Of course, I'm gutted not to be continuing, but I respect the decision."
Former England captain Ben Stokes announced his international retirement during what turned out to be a crushing defeat in the series finale against New Zealand at Trent Bridge — the final match of McCullum's red-ball reign.
