The great England head coach Brendon McCullum has made it clear he wants to remain in charge of the national team despite a chastening 3–0 Ashes series defeat to Australia — but admitted the decision over his future isn’t entirely up to him.
Brendon , the england coach whose contract runs through the 2027 World Cup, described his job as “a pretty good gig” and said he enjoys travelling the world with the players and trying to play “exciting cricket” even in the face of heavy losses in Australia. He stressed he will keep trying to learn lessons and make adjustments to improve the team.
Asked whether he expects to still be England coach for the start of the 2026 English summer, McCullum was candid: “I don’t know. It’s not really up to me, is it?” He said that decisions about his future lie with senior figures in the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) rather than with him.
McCullum acknowledged the series defeat has raised questions about the team’s preparation and tactics — particularly the ultra-aggressive “Bazball” approach he and captain Ben Stokes championed since 2022 — but insisted that England have shown identity and improvement since he took over, even if results haven’t met expectations in Australia.
With England trailing 3–0 and two Tests still to play, McCullum said he wants to finish the tour positively and give his all to helping the side rediscover form. Despite mounting criticism — and the knowledge his predecessor was sacked after a heavy defeat Down Under — McCullum reiterated that he enjoys his role and hopes to continue building the team’s identity.
Summary:
- McCullum admits defeat has been tough but wants to stay as England coach.
- He calls his job “a pretty good gig” and enjoys working with the players.
- Final decisions on his future lie with ECB leadership, not him.
