McCullum reaffirms commitment to England cricket amid Stokes retirement
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Brendon McCullum stated his commitment to the England cricket team remains strong despite recent challenges, including a series defeat to New Zealand. This comes after captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket. Under McCullum's leadership, the team has faced difficulties, with seven losses in their last nine Tests. Despite these setbacks, McCullum believes in the team's potential and is determined to continue developing their identity. He emphasized the need to learn from recent performances and build a more rounded squad as they approach future competitions.
- •England lost the Test series to New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
- •Ben Stokes' retirement was announced during the recent Test match.
- •McCullum's commitment to coaching England is unwavering.
- •England has lost seven of their last nine Tests.
- •Next matches include home Ashes series and the 50-over World Cup.
"Brendon McCullum told Sky Sports he has no plans to quit as England head coach following the shock international retirement of captain Ben Stokes.
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