Volkswacht Bodensee - McCullum stand downs as England Test cricket coach

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McCullum stand downs as England Test cricket coach / Photo: © AFP/File

McCullum stand downs as England Test cricket coach

SPORTS 12.07.2026

Brendon McCullum has left his role as England's Test head coach but will remain in charge of the national white-ball set-up, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Sunday.

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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, adding: "Of course I'm gutted not to be continuing, but I respect the decision."

Former England captain Ben Stokes announced his international retirement midway through what turned out to a crushing defeat in the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge -- the final match of McCullum's red-ball reign.

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Volkswacht Bodensee - McCullum stand downs as England Test cricket coach

McCullum stand downs as England Test cricket coach

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