Brendon McCullum in the news as England’s white-ball coach reshapes the setup; ex-New Zealand captain and current head coach. Born 27 Sep 1981.
England cricket figures are weighing Ben Stokes’s future after a curfew breach and related investigations. The ECB is awaiting a regulator’s preliminary report, while McCullum stresses welfare and readies a potential return ahead of Pakistan series.
England’s cricket and rugby leadership are consolidating new structures after recent reviews. The ECB has formed a county feedback panel to inform selection, while rugby appoints Brian McDermott as head coach for the World Cup, aiming to lift performance after a heavy defeat in the Ashes. Changes signal a push for clearer pathways and accountability across sports.