Brendon McCullum apologises for failures as Test coach against India, Australia
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Brendon McCullum expressed regret for his team's performances against India and Australia, acknowledging that these results have heavily impacted his tenure as Test coach. This admission follows a disheartening series where expectations were not met, leading to criticisms of the coaching strategies. The fallout from these matches could influence future decisions regarding team management and coaching selections. McCullum's comments came during a press conference on July 13, 2026.
- •McCullum admitted the team wasn't good enough in recent series.
- •He highlighted the significance of matches against India and Australia.
- •His tenure as Test coach is under scrutiny due to poor results.
- •The press conference took place on July 13, 2026.
- 4:36 PMESPNcricinfo — 'We just weren't good enough' - McCullum apologises for failures in marquee series
"He admitted that results against India and Australia defined his tenure as Test coach
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