McCullum Accused of Promoting Vaping, Avoided Sacking Due to Cost

• Brendon McCullum reportedly faced sacking as England men’s head coach after the 4-1 Ashes defeat.
• Concerns arose over a relaxed team culture, leading to a lack of discipline and a growing drinking and vaping culture.
• McCullum's own vaping habits reportedly spread, and his preference for players with similar interests created insecurity.
• Managing director Rob Key intervened, introducing stricter behavioral guidelines including curfews and social media restrictions.
• Financial considerations, including the cost of terminating McCullum's contract and finding replacements, played a significant role in his retention.