BRENDON MCCULLUM

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England 'leaning towards' dropping Ben Stokes down Test batting order

England coach Brendon McCullum has said that they are "leaning towards" dropping captain Ben Stokes down the batting order ahead of the Test series against New Zealand that starts on Thursday.

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Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum will 'work together in a slightly different way'

England Test captain Ben Stokes is "very confident" that he and head coach Brendon McCullum will work well together when the home series against New Zealand gets underway in June.

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Brendon McCullum backs 'strong leader' Harry Brook to continue as England captain

England head coach Brendon McCullum insists Harry Brook is a "strong leader" and the right man lead the white-ball teams despite plenty of off-field controversies in recent months.

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Brendon McCullum 'not against evolution' as England review Ashes humiliation

Brendon McCullum says he is open to evolve as England head coach following a disastrous Ashes tour in Australia but will not change his methods.

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Ben Stokes comes out to bat for Brendon McCullum despite England's Ashes defeat

Ben Stokes has urged the England hierarchy to back Brendon McCullum has head coach despite the Ashes defeat in Australia.

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England coach accepts lack of preparation could have led to Ashes humiliation

Head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted England's lack of the preparation will justifiably be questioned after surrendering the Ashes to Australia inside 11 days.

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