Who is the head coach of the English Test team? The issue has been discussed loudly for some time. There were some legendary cricketers in that race. However, all speculations are dispelled and former New Zealand star Brendon McCullum is finally appointed as England’s new Test coach. The England Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the matter on May 12 through its website and social media.
England have been failing in Test cricket for a long time. Whose all parts of failure have been completed in the Ashes series. Joe Root has resigned as captain for failing. At the same time, head coach Chris Silverwood also resigned. As a result, Paul Collingwood has taken on an interim role before hiring a new coach. This time McCallum came in his place. With McCullum in the Tests, Collingwood will be in charge of white ball cricket.
“We are thrilled to have McCullum confirmed as the head coach of the England boys’ Tests,” said Rob Key, managing director of the ECB. Understanding his cricketing perspective is a huge achievement. We believe his appointment will be great for the England Test team. He has the ability to change the cricket culture and the environment.
McCallum is also very happy to have this new responsibility. “I am very happy to have the opportunity to contribute positively to the England Test team,” he said. “I want to win the challenge with my ability.” Meanwhile, McCullum’s first assignment is against his own country. The Test series between England and New Zealand will start in June. The newly appointed head coach will start the journey with that series.
McCullum has played 101 Tests in New Zealand’s jersey in his colorful cricket career. Where this opener has scored 6453 runs at an average of 38.64. He has 31 half-centuries along with 12 centuries. Besides, this Kiwi batsman has the credit of playing the highest innings of 302 runs with the red ball. After retiring from cricket, McCullum took over as the head coach of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders.