September 3rd 2024.
In January 2025, Brendon McCullum will take over as the coach for both the Test and white-ball teams for England. This decision has been met with excitement from players, with Eoin Morgan expressing his confidence in McCullum's abilities as the ideal candidate for the job. McCullum has already made a positive impact on the Test team since becoming their coach in 2022, and the ECB has now entrusted him with the additional responsibility of leading the T20 and ODI sides in addition to his current role.
The 42-year-old New Zealander will be replacing Australian Matthew Mott, who stepped down from the position after England's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup earlier this summer. McCullum has an impressive background as a player, having played in 101 Test matches, 260 ODIs, and 71 T20s for New Zealand before retiring in 2016. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new role as coach.
In a statement on the ECB's official website, McCullum expressed his enthusiasm for his new challenge and his eagerness to work closely with captain Jos Buttler and the team. He also mentioned how Rob Key's vision for the future of English cricket has resonated with him, and he is excited to be a part of a unified coaching structure. McCullum believes that the talent within English cricket is immense, and he is energized by the prospect of guiding both the Test and white-ball teams.
Marcus Trescothick will temporarily take over as the coach for the white-ball team for England's upcoming T20 and ODI series against Australia. McCullum's first challenge with the white-ball team will be in January 2026, with a five-match T20 series against India, followed by the Champions Trophy in Pakistan the following month.
During discussions about potential candidates for the role, former white-ball captain Eoin Morgan named McCullum as the standout contender. He praised McCullum for his success with the Test team and believes that his experience and skills make him the best person for the job. Morgan also mentioned McCullum's success with New Zealand cricket over the years and his versatility as a coach, which has led to significant improvements in the Test team's performance.
Morgan is confident that McCullum's versatility makes him more than capable of handling the added responsibility of coaching the white-ball teams. He has played with McCullum before and has seen firsthand the impact he has had on the New Zealand team. Morgan believes that McCullum's success as a coach will continue with England, and he is excited to see what the future holds under his leadership.
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