England have sacked Brendon McCullum as coach of the mens Test team but he will stay on as coach of the one-day and T20 sides. The New Zealander revolutionised Englands Test game along with captain Ben Stokes after taking the reins in 2022.But recent results have tailed off and Stokes surprisingly retired from cricket during the recent series against New Zealand.Ive absolutely loved coaching the Test side and Im incredibly proud of what weve achieved together, said McCullum. Thereve been some unbelievable highs and a few tough days along the way, but thats all part of taking on a challenge like this.Of course Im gutted not to be continuing, but I respect the decision. My focus now is on giving everything Ive got to the white-ball teams and helping England keep moving forward.ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould paid tribute to the former New Zealand captains work.Brendon breathed new life into Englands test side during an exciting period that delivered some memorable victories, and were grateful for everything he has given to the role, Gould said.England were reborn under McCullum and Stokes with theor Bazball style of attacking play and won 10 of their first 11 Tests under McCullum and Stokes.But they tailed off and were soundly thrashed in last years Ashes in Australia and suffered from off-field distractions.A nightclub incident led to Stokes stepping down earlier this summer and leaving England needing a coach and a captain before a Test series against Pakistan in August. Topics england cricket team England men's national cricket team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read India vs England: T20 World Cup semi final report, results, highlights as hosts prevail to reach 2026 final against New Zealand Nicholas McGee 5th March, 2026 T20 World Cup: India vs England Preview, where to watch, team news and prediction Jon Fisher 4th March, 2026 New Zealand vs England: T20 World Cup 2026 report, result, highlights as Jacks calls Ahmed brilliant after thrilling win Ben Miller 27th February, 2026 T20 World Cup: England v New Zealand Preview, Where to Watch, Team News and Prediction Nicholas McGee 26th February, 2026 BREAKING: Brook hits sparkling century as England reach T20 semis Tom Rostance 24th February, 2026 T20 World Cup: England v Pakistan Preview, where to watch, team news and prediction Jon Fisher 23rd February, 2026
