England parts ways with head coach Brendon McCullum after poor run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England's Test head coach following a disappointing spell that saw the team lose seven of their last nine Tests. This decision comes shortly after captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement during a series defeat against New Zealand in early July. Under McCullum, England's approach, known as Bazball, has received mixed reviews from fans and analysts alike for its aggressive style. England is now looking for a new head coach to guide the team forward after this tumultuous period.
- •Brendon McCullum sacked after seven defeats in nine Tests
- •Ben Stokes retires from Test cricket following series loss
- •Bazball era ends amid mixed reactions from fans and pundits
- •England searching for a new head coach to lead the team
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Bazball era in red-ball cricket officially over: Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — The highs and lows of Bazball
- 1:05 PMBBC Sport — The highs and lows of Bazball
"After losing the Crowe-Thorpe trophy against New Zealand last month, England's Bazball era in Test cricket is finally be over as Brendon McCullum has stepped down from the head coach role.
"BBC Sport looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking.
"BBC Sport looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 1:22 PMBazball era in red-ball cricket officially over: Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach
After losing the Crowe-Thorpe trophy against New Zealand last month, England's Bazball era in Test cricket is finally be over as Brendon McCullum has stepped down from the head coach role.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 1:05 PMThe highs and lows of Bazball
BBC Sport looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking.
- BBC SportJul 12, 2026, 1:05 PMThe highs and lows of Bazball
BBC Sport looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking.
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