McCullum Backs Pope Despite Struggles, Cites Examples of Pietersen and Ponting
England head coach Brendon McCullum has voiced his unwavering support for vice-captain Ollie Pope, despite the batsman’s recent struggles in the Test series against India. As the teams gear up for the fifth and final Test, starting on March 7 in Dharamsala, McCullum remains confident in Pope’s abilities. Pope’s series has been a tale of […]
England Coach McCullum Advocates for County Opportunities for Hartley and Bashir
England head coach Brendon McCullum has expressed his hope that Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir will get more opportunities following their breakthrough tour of India. Despite India taking an unassailable 3-1 lead against the Ben Stokes-led side, Hartley and Bashir have been bright spots in the series. “It will be a slight frustration of ours […]
“McCullum and Stokes are besotted with attack,” Boycott Criticizes McCullum and Stokes’ Aggressive Approach After Second Test Defeat
After a brief break, the Test cricket has returned to India. After the South Africa tour, India was scheduled to play a five-match Test series against England. The first two matches of the series are done already. The series is now standing on 1-1. Before commencing the Test series, a lot of buzzes created over […]
Understanding the buzz behind Bazball
Winning a test match in India is the most difficult cricketing achievement in the last decade. It is one of the rarest sights in cricket. In the last decade, India had lost just 3 test matches at home before the start of the England series. But enters Ben Stokes and his Bazballing England side.There was […]
England Coach Brendon McCullum Mulls All-Spinner Lineup for Second Test Against India
England’s Test head coach Brendon McCullum is contemplating an all-spinner lineup for the second Test against India in the ongoing series, following their triumphant start with a spin-dominated side in the first match. McCullum’s strategic thinking reflects England’s adaptability to pitch conditions and their intent to exploit spinning tracks against the hosts. Led by Ben […]
England Coach Brendon McCullum Lauds “Greyhound” Ben Stokes, Confident of His Fitness for India Test Series
England coach Brendon McCullum has lauded the remarkable recovery of star all-rounder Ben Stokes, expressing confidence that the “greyhound” of a player is fully prepared for the upcoming five-match Test series against India. Stokes underwent surgery in November 2023 to address a long-standing left knee problem. Despite the challenging rehabilitation period, McCullum praises Stokes for […]
McCullum Urges England to Embrace Bravery in Upcoming India Tour
With the upcoming India tour looming large, England’s Test team, under the leadership of Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, faces a stern test of their mettle. McCullum, known for his aggressive approach to the game, emphasized the need for bravery as England prepares to take on the formidable Indian team in a five-match series. […]
Rohit Sharma’s Bold Captaincy and Virat Kohli’s Superstardom Earn Praise from Brendon McCullum
Former New Zealand captain and current head coach of England’s Test team, Brendon McCullum, showered accolades on Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, emphasizing Rohit’s bold captaincy and Virat’s consistent superlative performances. McCullum commended Rohit Sharma‘s captaincy style, lauding his daring approach and willingness to take risks. In an interview with ANI, McCullum […]