Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Brendon McCullum’s willingness to genuinely adapt his coaching philosophy will now be under sharper scrutiny following England’s bruising 4–1 Ashes defeat in Australia. While McCullum has repeatedly insisted that he is open to evolving, Hussain has questioned whether that adaptability will truly come into play after Bazball was found […]

England men’s head coach Brendon McCullum has firmly defended his leadership style amid growing scrutiny following England’s 4–1 Ashes defeat, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reportedly set to conduct a detailed review of the series. While sections of the English media suggest the ECB may push McCullum to rein in his methods […]

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has floated a bold suggestion in the wake of England’s disastrous Ashes 2025–26 campaign, recommending the return of Andy Flower as head coach to replace Brendon McCullum. England’s 1–4 series defeat in Australia has triggered intense scrutiny of the team’s leadership, with both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes now under […]

England’s Ashes campaign in Australia was meant to be the ultimate validation of the much-hyped Bazball era. Instead, it ended as one of the most chastening tours in recent memory, with a 4–1 series defeat that brutally exposed shortcomings in preparation, tactics, and leadership. Far from redefining England’s red-ball future, the Ashes unravelled the limitations […]

England head coach Brendon McCullum has found himself under intense scrutiny following his side’s 4–1 Ashes series defeat to Australia, and his post-series exchange with former England captain Nasser Hussain has only added fuel to the debate. As the fallout from another unsuccessful Ashes campaign Down Under continues, McCullum’s comments have highlighted both his conviction […]

England’s latest Ashes heartbreak in Australia ended in depressingly familiar fashion at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and with it returned the uncomfortable spotlight on leadership and long-term direction. After Australia completed a commanding 4–1 Ashes series victory with a composed five-wicket win in the final Test, England captain Ben Stokes chose to sidestep growing speculation […]

Brendon McCullum’s future as England men’s head coach could come under severe scrutiny in the coming months, with British media reports suggesting that the former New Zealand captain may be handed a clear ultimatum by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). According to a report by Telegraph Sport, McCullum’s continuation in the role will […]

Former India player Sadagopan Ramesh has raised questions over Brendon McCullum’s capability as a red-ball coach of England as they lost 3 of the Ashes 2025-26 series. Ramesh also stated that McCullum is not fit for the role, as he has tried to insert the T20 style of batting in Test matches as well. Speaking […]

England test head coach Brendon McCullum wants to stay in his job despite a poor Ashes series defeat, but he also admits his future is out of his hands. However, England are now 3-0 down in the five-match series after just 11 days of cricket, outplayed by the Australian team. “I’ll just keep trying to […]

England’s head coach Brendon McCullum finally opined on the defeat after Australia won the third Ashes Test by 82 runs and took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series as well. Following another poor Ashes Down Under, the coach admitted that they didn’t prepare well, adding that there was room for change as well. […]