Cricket Mar 15, 2026

Brendon McCullum poised to continue as England head coach in all formats despite crushing Ashes loss

👤
By Admin
Sports Journalist
Brendon McCullum poised to continue as England head coach in all formats despite crushing Ashes loss

Brendon McCullum looks set to stay on as England head coach in all formats despite a difficult winter, according to reports.

England's narrow semi-final loss to hosts India in the T20 World Cup on Thursday brought an action-packed period across both white and red-ball cricket to an end.

McCullum faced scrutiny over his position following a disastrous Ashes campaign, which only heightened after news filtered out regarding off-field incidents, but the 44-year-old expressed his desire to continue on Thursday and Press Association understands that will be the case.

McCullum previously told Your Site: "I love the job. It's a great job. It doesn't come without its challenges, of course, but that is the nature of it.

"I feel we have achieved some really cool things over the last few years but there is still so much to achieve with the side, across all formats.

"I would love to carry on, so we will see what unfolds over the next little while. Right now, after being on the road for a fair bit of time, it's about getting home, watching some fast horses and playing some shocking golf.

"A bit of time to reflect, to let things land and objectively look at what is and isn't working.

"I would love to help lead the team through to the next stage."

While England and Wales Cricket Board bosses are still conducting a formal review into what went wrong in Australia, McCullum is expected to remain in post and get the chance to lead the Test team into a home Ashes in 2027.

McCullum received strong support from white-ball captain Harry Brook following defeat in Mumbai.

Brook, who was given the limited-over reins by McCullum, has also endured a tricky few months and found himself in the firing line for an incident in a nightclub in New Zealand ahead of the winter Ashes.

"I've said plenty of times he's the best head coach I've ever had," Brook said. "The way he speaks to everybody, he's got an aura in the dressing room.

"Everybody looks up to him and the things he did in the game as a player was unbelievable and he's just carried that into his coaching.

"The things he's done over the four years since he took over has changed English cricket for hopefully the best. One hundred and 25 per cent [he should stay]."

Watch the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, live on Your Site Cricket and Your Site Main Event from 1pm, Sunday (1.30pm first ball).

Tags:

cricket news

Share this article

Related Posts

IPL squads 2026: Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone among England players signed

IPL squads 2026: Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone among England players signed

Here's how the Indian Premier League squads look for the 2026 season, with Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer among the 13 English players involved.Watch al...

T20 World Cup: 'Virtually unbeatable' India add to white-ball dynasty as New Zealand's hearts broken again in final

T20 World Cup: 'Virtually unbeatable' India add to white-ball dynasty as New Zealand's hearts broken again in final

"I wouldn't mind breaking a few hearts," said New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner on the eve of the T20 World Cup final against India in their oppone...

T20 World Cup: India bowler Arshdeep Singh sanctioned by ICC after throwing ball at New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell

T20 World Cup: India bowler Arshdeep Singh sanctioned by ICC after throwing ball at New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell

India bowler Arshdeep Singh has been fined by the ICC after throwing a ball at New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell in Sunday's T20 World Cup final.Arsh...

Australia captain Alyssa Healy bids farewell to international cricket with 10-wicket win over India

Australia captain Alyssa Healy bids farewell to international cricket with 10-wicket win over India

Alyssa Healy, Australia's captain, has led her nation for the last time as she retires from international cricket after a crushing 10-wicket win over...

ICC confirm 'safe departures' for South Africa and West Indies after bias claims at T20 World Cup amid flight disruption

ICC confirm 'safe departures' for South Africa and West Indies after bias claims at T20 World Cup amid flight disruption

The International Cricket Council has denied accusations of preferential treatment towards England after it emerged that the West Indies have had to s...

Ashes hopeful Jacob Bethell hits 71 and Asa Tribe a century but England Lions thumped by Australia A in Brisbane

Ashes hopeful Jacob Bethell hits 71 and Asa Tribe a century but England Lions thumped by Australia A in Brisbane

Jacob Bethell's 71 was one of the few highlights for the Lions as England's second-string suffered a thumping innings defeat to Australia A in the uno...