McCullum named England white ball coach (Image Credit:- X)

England test side head coach Brendon McCullum appointed as their new white ball head coach also. Former New Zealand cricketer signs contract which will run until end of 2027.

McCullum will replace Australian Matthew Mott who stepped down after the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

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McCullum’s first assignment will be England’s tour of India in January 2025 followed by ICC Champions trophy in Pakistan in February and March.

Marcus Trescothick , England’s interim head coach for the upcoming series against Australia will continue in that role for the white ball tour of West Indies in November.

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the test team , and I’m excited to extend my role to include the white-ball sides. This new challenge is something I’m ready to embrace, and I’m eager to work closely with Jos and the team to build on the strong foundations that are ready in place.

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“Rob Key’s vision for the future of English cricket is something that really resonated with me. The idea of a unified coaching structure , especially with the schedule easing next year , made perfect sense.

“I’m energized by the prospect of guiding both teams. The talent within English cricket is immense,” Brendon McCullum said.