England coach Brendon McCullum will also take charge of England’s limited-overs teams from 2025 onwards, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday. McCullum already is the head coach of England’s Test team and takes over the control of white-ball teams from Matthew Motts who stepped down following the 2024 T20 World Cups.
The ECB said the New Zealander would be in charge of both the Test and limited-overs teams from January 2025, coinciding with England’s limited-overs tour of India and the ICC Champions Trophy.
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The New Zealander, 42, has extended his contract by 18 months to the end of 2027, officially taking over the one-day international and Twenty20 sides in January to coincide with a tour of India and the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
“I’m delighted that Brendon has chosen to do both roles now with England,” said Rob Key, managing director of England men’s cricket.
“I believe we are incredibly fortunate that a coach of his quality is prepared to commit wholeheartedly to English cricket.”
He added: “For the last two years, constant clashes between formats have made it challenging for the white-ball environment — fortunately, these are easing starting from January.”
McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, said he was excited to extend his role.
“This new challenge is something I’m ready to embrace, and I’m eager to work closely with (captain) Jos (Buttler) and the team to build on the strong foundations that are already in place,” he said.
“The talent within English cricket is immense, and I’m looking forward to helping these players reach their full potential.”
Former white-ball coach Matthew Mott stood down in July after two disappointing England title defences at last year’s 50-over World Cup and the more recent T20 World Cup.
There were questions over the future of Buttler but the wicketkeeper-batsman continues to lead the side.
Former England batter Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim head coach for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia and the tour of the Caribbean.
With AFP Inputs
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