Brendon McCullum fired as England test coach but will continue with T20 and ODI teams
Brendon McCullum has been relieved of his duties as coach of the England men's Test team following a significant series defeat at home. While his tenure with the red-ball squad ends, he will retain his coaching responsibilities for the T20 and ODI formats.
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that Brendon McCullum will step down as the head coach of the Test side effective immediately. The decision follows a period of transition and mixed results for the national team under his leadership in the longest format of the game.
Despite the change in Test leadership, McCullum will continue to lead England’s white-ball squads. The coach is expected to focus his efforts entirely on the T20 and ODI teams as they prepare for upcoming international tournaments and series.
The announcement regarding his departure from the Test role came two weeks after England suffered a series loss to New Zealand. This defeat marked the team's first home loss in a series of three tests or more since 2012. Source: Associated Press.
