General · 24 March 2026
No Sackings as England Back Ashes Leadership
England cricket's leadership structure remains unchanged despite the 4-1 Ashes loss. The England and Wales Cricket Board retained coach Brendon McCullum, managing director Rob Key and captain Ben Stokes following a review. Chief Executive Richard Gould defended the decision, saying sacking people would be "the easy thing to do," with McCullum's contract running through 2027.
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