McCullum named England’s white-ball coach ahead of India tour
Al Jazeera
Former New Zealand international Brendon McCullum’s England deal extended to white-ball formats from January 2025.
England Test coach Brendon McCullum will also take control of the white-ball teams, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday.
The ECB said the New Zealander would be in charge of both the Test and limited-overs teams from January 2025, coinciding with England’s limited-overs tour of India and the ICC Champions Trophy, which will be hosted by Pakistan.
England had only won one of 17 Tests prior to McCullum’s appointment, but have since won 19 of 28 Tests.
“I’m delighted that Brendon has chosen to do both roles now with England,” said Rob Key, managing director of England men’s cricket. “I believe we are incredibly fortunate that a coach of his quality is prepared to commit wholeheartedly to English cricket.”
McCullum appeared in 342 internationals for New Zealand, whilst also enjoying a long playing career in the English game with Middlesex, Glamorgan, Warwickshire and Sussex.
