Brendon McCullum. (AP Photo)
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News1806-01-2026, 18:10

McCullum's Test Job on the Line: ECB Demands Major Changes After Ashes Debacle

  • The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly issued an 'ultimatum' to men's head coach Brendon McCullum.
  • McCullum's Test coaching role is at risk if he doesn't accept 'major changes to the team's environment and culture'.
  • Pressure is mounting on McCullum, captain Ben Stokes, and director Rob Key after England's poor Ashes performance.
  • England lost the Ashes urn in a record 11 days, despite a win in Melbourne, and faces a potential 4-1 series loss.
  • Ben Stokes' post-series review opinion is crucial, though he publicly supports McCullum; McCullum's white-ball role seems safe for now.

Why It Matters: Brendon McCullum faces an ECB ultimatum to overhaul team culture or risk losing his Test coaching job.

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