Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.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 has been removed from his role as England's Test head coach, apologising to fans for the team's performance and acknowledging that it is "time for someone else to have a go". McCullum, who had held the red-ball position since 2022, admitted he was axed despite the England and Wales Cricket Board's statement euphemistically saying he had "stood down". The decision follows a series of poor results, including seven defeats in the last nine matches, culminating in a 2-1 series loss to New Zealand. His tenure was also marked by an Ashes defeat over the winter and an inability to win marquee series against Australia and India, leading him to accept responsibility for the team's shortcomings. Despite his departure from the Test role, McCullum will continue to manage England's limited-overs (white-ball) teams. In fullBrendon McCullum apologises to England fans after axing as Test 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