'Bittersweet' to coach England, says Kiwi McCullum
Former New Zealand great Brendon McCullum on Friday admitted to "bittersweet" emotions when he agreed to take on the role of turning around England's cricket fortunes.
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'Bittersweet' to coach England, says Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum Friday admitted to "bittersweet" emotions when he agreed to take on the role of turning around England's cricket fortunes. The 40-year-old, renowned for a "smash or crash" approach during his 101-Test career, which only ended six years ago, was Thursday named as the new head coach of an England cricket side that has won only one of its past 17 Tests. "Really excited, but also some bittersweet stuff in regards to having to turn the page on a couple of things," McCullum told SENZ radio from India, where he is currently coaching Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders.
"Huge Difference Between County And Test Attack": Sunil Gavaskar Gives His Take On Cheteshwar Pujara's India Comeback Chances
Cheteshwar Pujara has been in great form in the County Championship for Sussex. In his four matches so far, he has scored two double centuries and two tons. His great show has led many to believe that he is prepared to make a comeback to the Indian Test team. Pujara was dropped from the Indian team for the home series against Sri Lanka after some poor run of form. However, with India playing England in a lone Test starting on July 1, which will complete the away series that Team India has been leading 2-1 since last year, the BCCI selectors may be tempted to bring Pujara back in.
Cricket-Bracewell handed New Zealand contract, Neesham misses out
(Reuters) - Michael Bracewell's rise in New Zealand cricket was confirmed on Friday as the Wellington all-rounder was offered his first national contract, while white-ball specialist James Neesham missed out.
Bracewell handed New Zealand contract, Neesham misses out
Michael Bracewell's rise in New Zealand cricket was confirmed on Friday as the Wellington all-rounder was offered his first national contract, while white-ball specialist James Neesham missed out.
Ben Stokes shines again on day Brendon McCullum is named England's new Test coach
Stokes - who scored a pulsating knock of 161 against Worcestershire last week - picked up from where he left off although he missed out on another century by 18 runs.
Watson joins Leicester Tigers; Gopperth's arrival confirmed
Leicester have announced the signing of England and British & Irish Lions star Anthony Watson.
'Nervous' Michael Vaughan reacts to England's appointment of Brendon McCullum
Michael Vaughan believes England’s appointment of Brendon McCullum as Test coach is a ‘big risk’ and admits the move makes him ‘nervous’.