Former England stars reflect on Brendon McCullum's Bazball era
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:48 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Following Brendon McCullum's departure as England's Test coach, several former players, including Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook, reminisced about his impact on the game. McCullum’s aggressive Bazball approach revitalized Test cricket, highlighted by an impressive record of 10 wins in his first 11 matches. However, his tenure ended after a series of disappointing results, including failures to secure series victories against Australia or India. The England and Wales Cricket Board has retained McCullum as head coach of the white-ball team, while now searching for a new Test coach who can continue his bold philosophy amidst tactical challenges going forward.
- •McCullum ended with 27 wins, 20 losses, and 2 draws.
- •He led England to a 4-1 series defeat in the Ashes.
- •Former players praised his ability to make Test cricket entertaining.
- •The ECB is now looking for a successor to McCullum.
- •McCullum remains head coach of England's white-ball setup through 2027.
- 6:48 AMYahoo Sports — 'Played cricket equivalent to T20': Former England stars recall fond memories of Brendon McCullum's revolutionary Bazball
"Following his sudden sacking by the ECB, former England stars recall fond memories of Brendon McCullum's revolutionary, T20-style "Bazball" Test era.
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