QtrendsBrendon McCullum sacked as England Test head coach
Brendon McCullum has been dismissed as England's Test cricket head coach, a move that has left him 'gutted'. The decision was reported by multiple outlets including Sky Sports, BBC, and The Guardian. McCullum's tenure had been under scrutiny amid mixed results for the England Test side. His departure marks a significant change in the team's coaching leadership.
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'Gutted' McCullum to leave as England Test coach
(Sky Sports)
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