Stokes Backs McCullum: "Right People" to Lead England Despite Ashes Loss

• England captain Ben Stokes supports head coach Brendon McCullum despite their Ashes 2025-26 series loss to Australia.
• Stokes believes he and McCullum are the "right people" to lead England to "bigger heights" in the near future.
• McCullum, who started as Test coach in May 2022 and became all-format coach in January 2025, led the "Bazball" era.
• The duo achieved 10 wins in their first 11 Tests but have shown inconsistent results since, with 16 wins and 16 losses in their last 34 Tests.
• England currently trails Australia 3-1 in the Ashes series and aims for a win in the final Sydney Test starting January 4th.

Why It Matters: Stokes reaffirms faith in McCullum's leadership for England's future despite Ashes defeat.