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England Sack Brendon McCullum as Test Head Coach, Ending the Bazball Era
Times of India·Monday, 13 July 2026
England have sacked Brendon McCullum as Test head coach, just days after Ben Stokes announced his retirement. The ECB said it will consider between six and ten candidates to replace him. McCullum's tenure produced 27 wins but no Ashes victory and no series win against India.
Why It Matters
The end of Bazball — England's aggressive, attacking Test approach — is a major moment in cricket, and who replaces McCullum will shape how England play against India in future series.
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