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Politics · 12 July 2026

Brendon McCullum removed as England Test coach after poor results

Brendon McCullum removed as England Test coach after poor results

Photo: New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-General (CC BY 4.0)

Brendon McCullum has been removed as England's Test cricket coach following a series of poor performances and several off-field incidents. He will continue in his role as England's white-ball coach, focusing on limited-overs teams. England has lost seven of its last nine Tests, including a 4-1 Ashes series defeat in Australia.

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