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Brendon McCullum addresses England's backlash after Ashes defeat

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 1:41 PM

Last updated May 29, 2026

Brendon McCullum addresses England's backlash after Ashes defeat
Summary

Brendon McCullum, the head coach of England's cricket team, acknowledged the team's need to face the repercussions of their 4-1 defeat against Australia in the Ashes series. The loss has invited scrutiny from various quarters regarding team performance and strategy. McCullum's remarks emphasize the importance of resilience in the aftermath of disappointing results. England will need to regroup and analyze their approach leading into future competitions to regain their competitiveness.

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  • •Brendon McCullum is the head coach of England's cricket team.
  • •England lost the Ashes series 4-1 to Australia.
  • •McCullum highlights the need to address the backlash.
  • •Focus will be on analyzing team strategies moving forward.
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  • 1:41 PMBBC Sport — England must accept Ashes backlash, says McCullum
What they're saying
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Head coach Brendon McCullum says England must deal with the “backlash” to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia.

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