McCullum's England Future in Doubt After Ashes 3-0 Defeat
McCullum's England Future in Doubt After Ashes 3-0 Defeat
England coach Brendon McCullum faces questions over his future as the Ashes collapse piles pressure and an ECB probe looms over mid-series conduct.
England head coach Brendon McCullum's future is in question after a chastening Ashes campaign that left the urn in Australia with a 3-0 whitewash. Asked about his job security, McCullum said, "It's not really up to me, is it?" He is contracted with the England and Wales Cricket Board until the end of the 2027 ODI World Cup, a period that also covers the next home Ashes.
McCullum described the England job as a privilege rather than a burden, calling it a pretty good gig and saying he enjoys travelling the world with the players to play exciting cricket and achieve as much as possible.
McCullum pointed to progress since his appointment, noting that while mistakes were made during the Ashes, there has been some development from when he took over to where the team is now.
England's defeat in Adelaide extended their winless Test run in Australia to 18 matches.
Separately, the ECB will investigate allegations of excessive drinking during a mid-series break.
A public poll asked fans whether McCullum should continue as England head coach after the Ashes campaign, with options Yes, No or It depends.
