Brendon McCullum defends missing start of county season, insists England’s ‘best years’ are ahead

McCullum lays out blueprint for England improvement: ‘We know we’ve got work to do’

England head coach Brendon McCullum has outlined a reset strategy ahead of six home Tests against New Zealand and Pakistan, defending his position after a 4-1 Ashes defeat and a drawn India series. The emphasis on "Bazball" remains but shifts toward results over aesthetics — a signal that aggressive, high-risk batting tactics face scrutiny when win rates fail to justify the approach.