Head coach Brendon McCullum accepts England have “room to improve” ahead of the Ashes but believes the intensity of their dramatic drawn series against India will help them meet the challenge. McCullum was honest enough to chalk up the 2-2 scoreline as a “fair reflection” on seven weeks of hard-fought, demanding cricket, with India snatching … Read more
Brendon McCullum believes England’s white-ball fortunes are back on track under Harry Brook‘s leadership, with glimmers of Ben Stokes in his new captain. McCullum and Stokes forged an instant bond when they took charge of England’s Test team three years ago, lifting a side that had lost direction and giving it new purpose. Now the … Read more
Mark Wood was “surprised but pleased” to learn he is unlikely to get any cotton wool treatment from Brendon McCullum despite the important challenges on the horizon for England. Wood is set for his third T20 in six days with England unchanged for a pivotal outing in Rajkot as they seek to keep the five-match … Read more
Brendon McCullum admits Jacob Bethell has given England a selection dilemma, leaving vice-captain Ollie Pope battling to keep his spot. Bethell made a compelling first impression during his first Test series in New Zealand, hitting three stylish half-centuries in as many games, and the 21-year-old looks every inch a rising star. And while that is … Read more