New Zealander McCullum named coach of England test team
LONDON :Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been appointed head coach of England's test team, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.
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LONDON :Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been appointed head coach of England's test team, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been appointed head coach of England's Test team, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday. McCullum replaced Chris Silverwood who left the role in February after England were thrashed 4-0 in the Ashes in Australia, with Paul Collingwood stepping in as a caretaker coach. McCullum, 40, is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders but the ECB said he will be in place to start his role when New Zealand visit for a three-Test series starting at Lord's on June 2.
Brendon McCullum is close to being appointed as England men's new Test head coach.
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Brendon McCullum is a contender to take over as England Test coach, the BBC and other British media reported. Chris Silverwood left the role in February in the aftermath of their 4-0 Ashes defeat in Australia, with Paul Collingwood named as caretaker.
Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is a contender to take over as England test coach, the BBC and other British media reported.
Brendon McCullum, the pioneering former New Zealand captain, has emerged as the favourite to become England’s Test head coach with an announcement on the successful candidate due this week.
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