Brendon McCullum to Lead England's White-Ball Teams

Brendon McCullum will take over as England's white-ball head coach, in addition to his current role as Test coach, starting January 2025. This decision follows the sacking of Matthew Mott after disappointing World Cup defenses and is part of a strategic overhaul by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). McCullum, who has transformed England's Test team alongside captain Ben Stokes, has extended his contract until the end of 2027. Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim white-ball coach for upcoming series until McCullum assumes full control. The unified coaching structure is possible due to an easing of the international schedule, allowing McCullum to focus on both roles and aiming to bring out the best in English cricket across all formats.