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Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach after poor results
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Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach after poor results
Brendon McCullum has been dismissed as England's Test coach following a string of losses, including seven defeats in the team's last nine matches.
- McCullum apologised for the team's results, saying "if you aren't getting the results, someone else needs an opportunity."
- England lost 19 of their past 38 Tests under McCullum, including a 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia and a 2-1 series loss at home to New Zealand.
- McCullum will remain as England's white-ball head coach, with a contract through the 2027 50-over World Cup.
- ECB chief executive Richard Gould said the search for a new Test coach is underway, with a captain to be appointed after the coach is hired.
Coverage
Read the original reportingThis brief was compiled from 2 outlets, over 25 hours of coverage. Each is listed below with the headline it led on, so you can compare them yourself.
Flower power: can England tempt head coach back with an already flawed setup? | Ali Martin
theguardian.com
‘Results weren’t good enough’: McCullum fully accepts decision to sack him
theguardian.com
Brendon McCullum: Sacked England Test coach apologises for results
bbc.co.uk
RIP Bazball: McCullum’s philosophy burned bright but all too briefly
theguardian.com
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