Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrendon McCullum is stepping down as England Men's Test head coach after four years, a period marked by the aggressive 'Bazball' style of play. Appointed in May 2022, McCullum, alongside captain Ben Stokes, led the team to notable series victories, including a 3-0 win against New Zealand and a whitewash in Pakistan. His tenure also saw a 2-2 home Ashes draw, but concluded with a 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia and the retirement of Ben Stokes from international cricket. McCullum will continue in his role as head coach for England's limited-overs teams, having recently secured a 4-0 T20I series victory over India. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has initiated the process to recruit a new Head Coach for the Men's Test team. In fullBrendon McCullum sacked as England Men’s Test head coachMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Brendon McCullum sacked as England's Test coach. Here's what the ECB statement states. | Cricket

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.

Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England's Test coach