Brendon McCullum took England job for challenge of improving ‘rock bottom’ team
Brendon McCullum says he accepted the role as the England Test side’s new head coach because of the opportunity to help a team at “rock bottom”.
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McCullum has no negative bone in his body, adaptability will be the key: Karthik
Brendon McCullum has "no negative bone in his body" but whether he succeeds in his new job as head coach of England Test team, to an extent, could depend on how well he adapts to coaching in red-ball cricket after managing T20 franchises, feels Dinesh Karthik. Karthik teamed up with McCullum during their stint together in the IPL with the Kolkata Knight Riders -- McCullum and Karthik were coach and captain of the franchise respectively in the 2019 season.
England were 'blown away' by 'impressive' Brendon McCullum interview, says Andrew Strauss
New England Test coach Brendon McCullum made a big impact in the interview process, with ECB strategic adviser Sir Andrew Strauss revealing the selection panel was 'blown away' by the New Zealander's vision.
Michael Vaughan admits Brendon McCullum England appointment makes him "nervous"
Michael Vaughan has questioned why Gary Kirsten was overlooked to coach England 's Test team in favour of Brendon McCullum, describing the New Zealander's appointment as a "big risk".
'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.
'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.
Brendon McCullum explains why he went for 'meaty' England Test job
Brendon McCullum has admitted the challenge of trying to reinvigorate the England Test team was too big to turn down.
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.