Brendon McCullum has addressed his dismissal as England’s Test coach following a series of poor results. He will now focus his efforts on his role as head coach of the men's white-ball teams.

Brendon McCullum has been removed as England’s Test head coach, marking the end of the Bazball era as the ECB shifts focus toward the 2027 Ashes. McCullum will remain in his role as head coach of the national white-ball teams.