Brendon McCullum

'Buzzing' Archer in the selection frame for third Test: McCullum

Archer has taken 42 wickets in 13 Tests but has not played in the format since February 2021 after a succession of elbow injuries and back issues sidelined him for long periods.

England second-best to India, got toss wrong, says McCullum

England were second-best in all departments in a heavy test loss to India at Edgbaston after they misread the pitch and made the wrong decision at the toss, coach Brendon McCullum said after his team lost by 336 runs on Sunday.

England aiming 'for the stars' with India, Australia Tests on horizon

“We're not trying to pick this team up any more. It's a matter of taking this team from a good team into being something English people are really proud of,” McCullum told the BBC Radio 5 Live Cricket show.

England considering Test skipper Stokes for white-ball captaincy

England cricket supremo Rob Key said on Thursday "it would be stupid" to rule Test captain Ben Stokes out of consideration for the role of skipper of the struggling white-ball team.

Buttler backs England rebuild in 50-over cricket

 England will have to rebuild and regain their confidence in the 50-over format after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign, out-going captain Jos Buttler said, before adding that they had enough talent to turn around their flagging fortunes.

Buttler wants 'alliance' with coach McCullum

England begin their white-ball era under Brendon McCullum in a Twenty20 series against India beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday.

England skipper Buttler contemplates role change ahead of Champions Trophy

 England captain Jos Buttler wants to explore the prospect of giving up the gloves and focusing on his batting under incoming white-ball coach Brendon McCullum as the wicketkeeper-batter eyes Champions Trophy success after two failed World Cup defences.

Stokes open to England white-ball return

Test captain Ben Stokes indicated Tuesday he would be ready to make an England limited-overs comeback.

'I'm happy to be governed by results'

The New Zealander has reinvigorated England's Test set-up alongside captain Ben Stokes since 2022 and will seek to bring his attacking "Bazball" approach to the limited-overs sides.

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

McCullum hails instant impact of newcomers

Brendon McCullum lauded the newcomers in the team, praising their stellar performances that led to a 3-0 whitewash at home.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

England progress but are no finished article: Brendon McCullum

England swept the three-match series against the West Indies on Sunday as they won the final Test at Edgbaston by 10 wickets inside three days.

May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024

Anderson's Test career under threat after McCullum talks

England cricket great James Anderson's record-breaking Test career is set to come to an end later this year following talks with head coach Brendon McCullum, the Guardian reported Friday.

May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024

ICC T20 World Cups: Game-changers and record-makers

The Tigers are yet to announce their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and should Shakib be selected, he would join Rohit as the only players to have competed in every T20 World Cup, sharing that honour.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

McCullum says punt on Tom Hartley paid off in Hyderabad

Debutant Hartley delivered one of the greatest overseas wins in England's history, claiming a magnificent seven to down India in the first Test at Hyderabad and complete a classic comeback.

July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023

Post-Ashes beers off as McCullum incensed by Bairstow stumping

Furious England coach Brendon McCullum has suggested his players might skip post-Ashes beers with the Australia team and questioned the visitors' sportsmanship over the Jonny Bairstow stumping on the final day of the second test at Lord's.

June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023

'Bazball' under fire as England crumble in Ashes

Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook walked out to bat at Lord's on Friday with the second Test nicely poised despite a chaotic final session the previous evening but the home side slumped from 278-4 to 325 all out, giving Australia a precious first-innings lead of 91

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss

England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had "no regrets" about his side's tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

McCullum cleared of breaching anti-corruption code

England Test coach Brendon McCullum has been cleared by the England and Wales Cricket Board of breaching its anti-corruption code and will face no further action over his involvement with an online betting business.

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

England coach McCullum under scrutiny over betting adverts

England test head coach Brendon McCullum's association with a betting company is under scrutiny, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.