Former New Zealand worldwide Brendon McCullum’s England deal prolonged to white-ball codecs from January 2025.
England Take a look at coach Brendon McCullum will even take management of the white-ball groups, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) introduced on Tuesday.
The ECB mentioned the New Zealander can be accountable for each the Take a look at and limited-overs groups from January 2025, coinciding with England’s limited-overs tour of India and the ICC Champions Trophy, which shall be hosted by Pakistan.
England had solely gained considered one of 17 Checks previous to McCullum’s appointment, however have since gained 19 of 28 Checks.
“I’m delighted that Brendon has chosen to do each roles now with England,” mentioned Rob Key, managing director of England males’s cricket. “I imagine we’re extremely lucky {that a} coach of his high quality is ready to commit wholeheartedly to English cricket.”
McCullum appeared in 342 internationals for New Zealand, while additionally having fun with a protracted enjoying profession within the English recreation with Middlesex, Glamorgan, Warwickshire and Sussex.
The 42-year-old former wicketkeeper replaces Matthew Mott, who was appointed on the identical time that McCullum assumed management of the Take a look at facet in 2022.
McCullum ‘keen’ for brand spanking new position forward of India and Pakistan challenges
England’s defence of the T20 World Cup was ended on the semifinal stage of this yr’s version by eventual winners India, whereas they gained three of 9 matches of their 2023 defence of their Cricket World Cup crown.
In a press release, McCullum mentioned: “Rob Key’s imaginative and prescient for the way forward for English cricket is one thing that basically resonated with me. The thought of a unified teaching construction, particularly with the schedule easing subsequent yr, made good sense.
“I’ve completely loved my time with the Take a look at workforce, and I’m excited to increase my position to incorporate the white-ball sides. This new problem is one thing I’m able to embrace, and I’m wanting to work intently with [white-ball captain] Jos [Buttler] and the workforce to construct on the robust foundations which can be already in place.”
Former England batter Marcus Trescothick will proceed to function interim head coach for this month’s collection in opposition to Australia and the tour of the Caribbean beginning in October.
The primary of England’s six T20 internationals in opposition to India shall be performed in Kolkata on January 22. The groups will then play in three one-day internationals earlier than travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy.
