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‘Results weren’t good enough’: McCullum fully accepts decision to sack him

The Guardian UK Monday 13 July 2026, 15:41 UTC By Ali Martin at Edgbaston 1 min read
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Former Test coach apologises for poor resultsODI series against India begins on TuesdayBrendon McCullum has apologised for the flatlining results that triggered his removal as England’s Test head coach, but promised to collaborate with his successor as leadership of the men’s national teams is once again split. Preparing for Tuesday’s first one-day international against India – a series that remains under his remit as head coach of the men’s white-ball sides – McCullum showed no resentment...

  • Former Test coach apologises for poor results

  • ODI series against India begins on Tuesday

Brendon McCullum has apologised for the flatlining results that triggered his removal as England’s Test head coach, but promised to collaborate with his successor as leadership of the men’s national teams is once again split.

Preparing for Tuesday’s first one-day international against India – a series that remains under his remit as head coach of the men’s white-ball sides – McCullum showed no resentment regarding what he called “the tap on the shoulder”.

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McCullum (PERSON) India (LOCATION) TuesdayBrendon McCullum (ORG) England (LOCATION)
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