Brendon McCullum Appointed Head Coach of England Men’s Test Team

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men’s cricket team in Test cricket. McCullum, who has coached Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL for the past few seasons, will join forces with the newly appointed Test captain Ben Stokes to bring about a change in the fortunes of England in the oldest and oldest form of cricket.

“McCullum, 40, will begin his role for next month’s three-match Test series against New Zealand, which will be conducted at Lord’s from June 2, subject to work visa application needed.” set.

“ECB’s selection panel of CEO Tom Harrison, UK Cricket CEO Rob Key, Strategic Advisor Andrew Strauss and Chief Performance Officer Mo Bobat unanimously agreed that he was an excellent candidate. for the role, impressed during the competitive interview process.

“New Zealand-born McCullum currently works as Head Coach of the Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders and previously coached Trinbago Knight Riders to win the 2020 Caribbean Premier League. exemplary competition saw him earn 101 caps and captain the Black Caps’ Tests from 2012 until his international retirement in 2016, “England and Wales Cricket Council for know in an official statement.

McCullum will be tasked with changing the fortunes of a team that has been relegated to the World Test Championship table following defeats in the Ashes to Australia and also to the West Indies.

“I would like to say that I am delighted to be given this opportunity to contribute positively to the establishment of Test cricket in England and to move the team forward into a more successful era.

“In taking on this role, I am acutely aware of the important challenges facing the team today, and I truly believe in my ability to help the team emerge as a stronger force as they evolve. I confront them directly.

“I’ve enjoyed some powerful conversations with Rob Key about the direction for the team and found his enthusiasm contagious. I’m no stranger to bringing about change in team environments. And I can’t wait to get started.

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“Ben Stokes is the perfect character to inspire change around him, and I look forward to working closely with him to build a successful unit around us,” McCullum said later. when appointed.