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"Red-Ball Cricket Is A Completely Different...": Dinesh Karthik On Brendon McCullum Becoming England Test Coach

Brendon McCullum's new challenge as the England cricket team's Test coach will be a tough one. The set-up is completely new as the Ben Stokes-led squad aims to recover from their recent poor form in Test cricket. They were drubbed 4-0 in the last Ashes Test series and that has led to widespread changes in the English cricket setup. Stokes' appointment as the new Test captain and McCullum's as coach is part of those changes. However, McCullum has no prior experience of coaching an international side, or indeed, in the longer format -- be it Tests or First Class.

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”.

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.

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"Red-Ball Cricket Is A Completely Different...": Dinesh Karthik On Brendon McCullum Becoming England Test Coach

Brendon McCullum took England job for challenge of improving ‘rock bottom’ team

McCullum has no negative bone in his body, adaptability will be the key: Karthik

England were 'blown away' by 'impressive' Brendon McCullum interview, says Andrew Strauss

Michael Vaughan admits Brendon McCullum England appointment makes him "nervous"

'Bittersweet' to coach England, says Kiwi McCullum

'Bittersweet' to coach England, says Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum explains why he went for 'meaty' England Test job