Brendon McCullum Named England White-Ball Coach

Brendon McCullum has been appointed as the head coach for both England's Test and white-ball teams, effective January 2025, marking a significant restructuring within the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). This move follows McCullum's successful tenure with the Test side since May 2022 and extends his contract until 2027. Ben Stokes praised McCullum's coaching abilities, highlighting the confidence he instills in players and the importance of a determined approach to coaching. The decision to unify coaching roles aims to strengthen the team amidst a busy schedule, which is expected to ease starting in 2025. McCullum expressed his enthusiasm for the new challenge and his eagerness to collaborate with white-ball captain Jos Buttler. The restructuring reflects Rob Key's vision for a cohesive coaching strategy, aiming to maximize the potential of English cricket's talent pool.