Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach after poor results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Brendon McCullum was sacked as England's Test coach on July 13 after a series of disappointing performances. Under his leadership, England lost seven of their last nine Tests, including defeats to Australia and New Zealand. McCullum expressed regret over the results, acknowledging the lack of success in key series. He will continue as head coach for the white-ball teams until the end of the 2027 50-over World Cup. The England management will seek a new Test coach before naming a new captain.
- •England lost seven of their last nine Tests under McCullum.
- •He took charge in 2022 but couldn't win against Australia or India.
- •McCullum will remain head coach for England's white-ball teams.
- •The ECB plans to hire a new Test coach before appointing a captain.
- •McCullum accepted responsibility for the team's poor results.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — McCullum says sorry to England fans after being axed as test coach
- 3:08 PMBBC Sport — Sacked McCullum apologises for England results
"Brendon McCullum has apologized to English cricket fans for his results as the national test coach and accepted “it’s time for someone else to have a go.” McCullum remained in charge of the limited-overs setup but was axed on Sunday from the red-ball role he had held since 2022. The New Zealander confirmed he was sacked and did not stand down, as the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement.
"Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 4:20 PMMcCullum says sorry to England fans after being axed as test coach
Brendon McCullum has apologized to English cricket fans for his results as the national test coach and accepted “it’s time for someone else to have a go.” McCullum remained in charge of the limited-overs setup but was axed on Sunday from the red-ball role he had held since 2022. The New Zealander confirmed he was sacked and did not stand down, as the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement.
- BBC SportJul 13, 2026, 3:08 PMSacked McCullum apologises for England results
Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday.
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