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Brendon McCullum speaks on commitment to England despite dismissal

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:07 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Brendon McCullum speaks on commitment to England despite dismissal

Summary

Brendon McCullum reflected on his commitment to the England Test team after his sacking as head coach. In a recent interview following the series defeat against New Zealand this summer, he expressed a desire to continue in the role, emphasizing his dedication even after the retirement of Ben Stokes. McCullum's tenure has been significant, but the series loss has prompted changes in the coaching staff. The impact of his departure on the team's future remains to be seen.

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By the Numbers

•Brendon McCullum was sacked as head coach of England's Test side.
•He stated his commitment to the team in a recent interview.
•The comments followed a series defeat against New Zealand this summer.
•McCullum acknowledged the retirement of Ben Stokes as a pivotal moment.
•The team's direction may change with a new coaching approach.

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1:07 PMBBC Sport — My commitment to England has never wavered - McCullum

What they're saying

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After Brendon McCullum was sacked as head coach of the England Test side, BBC Sport looks back at his last interview, following their series defeat against New Zealand earlier this summer, in which McCullum said he wanted to carry on in the role, despite the retirement of Ben Stokes.
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