Brendon McCullum has been sacked as Test Coach in another staggering twist in the unravelling of the England team.
Two weeks after Ben Stokes made the stunning announcement to step down as Captain and retire from international cricket, McCullum’s exit brings a definitive end to the Bazball era.
The New Zealander will continue as England’s white-ball coach, but leaves the Test team following a string of poor results and several off-field incidents.
Director of Cricket Rob Key will remain in his position, with the decision to remove McCullum coming after the hierarchy of the England and Wales Cricket Board spent time reflecting on the situation surrounding the men’s team.
England have lost seven of their past nine Tests, including the 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia.
McCullum, Stokes, and Key were backed to remain in charge following that defeat, only for England to be beaten 2-1 by New Zealand.