Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum

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Brendon McCullum is a former New Zealand cricketer and the current head coach of the England cricket team, known for his aggressive batting style and innovative approach to the game, influencing players like Ben Duckett to adopt a more attacking mindset.

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Brendon McCullum is the England coach who addressed speculation about his relationship with Ben Stokes.

England XI vs New Zealand for 3rd Test confirmed: Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson among the four changes made | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-23
7.0

Brendon McCullum, Latham's first New Zealand captain, offered plaudits for Henry's performance.

How a team effort lifts Tom Latham’s Black Caps to rare triumph on English soil
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
8.0

Brendon McCullum is the coach of the England cricket team who has expressed concern for Stokes.

Ben Stokes: The questions facing England and their captain after difficult fortnight
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
5.0
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Ben Stokes
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Brendon McCullum expressed readiness to work with Ben Stokes again after the recent controversies.

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct' - ECB
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
7.0

Brendon McCullum is the England coach who has created a relaxed environment for the Test side since 2022.

Brendon McCullum: England coach makes 'no apologies' for informal environment
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-07
7.0

The decision to come in at number three was masterminded by coach Brendon McCullum.

Brook ton leads England to semis after nervy win - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2026-02-28
7.0

Brendon McCullum had a conversation with Brook that led to his promotion to number three in the batting order.

‘Our fate is not in our hands’: Shaheen on T20 World Cup semi-final prospects following defeat by England - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2026-02-28
5.0

Baz [coach Brendon McCullum] and Brooky [captain Harry Brook] will definitely put out the best team they think is going to win.

T20 World Cup: England's Rehan Ahmed plays down hopes of place in semi-final XI
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-28
6.0

There remains no certainty that McCullum will be in charge come the summer, even after this run to the last four.

T20 World Cup: 'Baz said play like Sehwag' - England's win over New Zealand felt like the good times
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-27
5.0
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Harry Brook
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Brook said it was head coach Brendon 'Baz' McCullum’s idea to promote him from his usual No. 5 slot.

England’s Brook uncertain about staying up the order
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-26
9.0

Brendon McCullum was pushed to the brink by the Ashes defeat.

T20 World Cup: Harry Brook shows he is England's leader for the future
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-25
5.0

Brendon McCullum's job is at risk if England fails again in the Super 8s.

T20 World Cup: Three games to save Brendon McCullum's job? No excuses if England fail again in Super 8s
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-22
4.0

Brendon McCullum’s men’s last pre-tournament hit-out was two series wins away to Sri Lanka.

Black Caps v Pakistan live updates: T20 World Cup Super Eight clash from Colombo
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
7.0

Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England cricket team.

Nepal push England all the way in T20 World Cup thriller
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-08
6.0

Brendon McCullum discusses the handling of alcohol-related incidents among England's cricket players.

Brendon McCullum on why England’s drinking is not as bad as it looks
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
7.0

Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England team who has not commented on the Brook incident.

Harry Brook admits lying over Wellington bouncer clash as probe widens
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
5.0

Vaughan pushed for the likes of Brendon McCullum to be included in the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

Justin Vaughan warns NZ20 T20 league plan risks hurting Black Caps tests
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
8.0

Harry Brook defended Brendon McCullum, calling him the best head coach he’s had by a million miles.

England batter apologises over New Zealand incident
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-22
9.0

[head coach] Brendon McCullum is mentioned in the context of team discipline regarding alcohol.

The Ashes 2025: Stuart Broad says England do not have a drinking problem
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-13
5.0

Brendon McCullum's coaching has come under scrutiny after England's poor performance.

Black Caps 2026 wishlist: Kane Williamson hits magic mark and transtasman redemption - Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-12
4.0

Brendon McCullum is the coach of the England cricket team and has been criticized for his approach during the Ashes.

England’s booze-fuelled Ashes left Stokes and McCullum divided
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-11
5.0

Brendon McCullum was appointed coach of England's cricket team.

Ashes 2025-26: England's bowlers get their lengths right as Josh Tongue takes 5-50 during Australia collapse
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-26
6.0

Brendon McCullum is the coach of the England Test team who signed off on a risky trip to Noosa.

The Ashes 2025-26: 'England must stir themselves to find a Christmas miracle' in Boxing Day Test
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25
6.0

Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England cricket team.

The Ashes 2025-26: Has England spinner Shoaib Bashir become 'unselectable' in Australia?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
5.0

Smith also empathised with Brendon McCullum’s comments about 'overpreparing' for matches.

Steve Smith reveals details of health battle that ruled him out of third Ashes Test, now ready to lead Australia at MCG
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-24
6.0

Brendon McCullum will come under scrutiny for his decisions during the tour.

‘How many f...… times?’ Ben Stokes vents anger, as England’s drinking culture reviewed
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-23
5.0