8 months ago
McCullum's Future Hangs on Sydney Test
Brendon McCullum, the coach of the England cricket team, is in trouble because they lost most of the Ashes series against Australia.
The bosses of English cricket, Richard Gould and Richard Thompson, are going to Australia to talk about what to do.
They might let McCullum stay because firing him would be expensive and there's an important tournament coming up.
They also might give him more helpers because some people think he doesn't have enough support.
The team did win one match in Australia, but it wasn't enough to make everyone happy.
Meanwhile, Usman Khawaja, an Australian batsman, might retire after the final Test in Sydney, which is his home ground.
Michael Vaughan, a former England captain, thinks Khawaja should decide his future on his own terms.
Brendon McCullum's future as England head coach under review after Ashes defeat.
ECB unlikely to sack McCullum before the ICC T20 World Cup due to cost and timing.
England's contract with McCullum expires in 2027.
Usman Khawaja named in Australia’s squad for the fifth Ashes Test, amid retirement speculation.
Steve Smith to lead Australia in the fifth Ashes Test, with Pat Cummins rested.
- Who
- Brendon McCullum, England head coach; Usman Khawaja, Australia's batsman
- What
- Discussions about McCullum's future; Khawaja's potential retirement
- Where
- Sydney, Australia
- When
- Before and during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney
- Why
- England's poor performance in the Ashes series; Khawaja's career decisions
Key facts
- Brendon McCullum
- England head coach
- Richard Gould
- ECB Chief Executive
- Richard Thompson
- ECB Chairman
- ICC T20 World Cup
- Upcoming tournament
- McCullum's Contract
- Expires in 2027
- Usman Khawaja
- Australia's 39-year-old batsman
- Steve Smith
- Australia's captain for the fifth Ashes Test
Quotes
Brendon McCullum
Head Coach of the England cricket team
“I don't know. It's not really up to me, is it. I'll just keep trying to do the job, try to learn the lessons that haven't quite got right here and try to make some adjustments. Those questions are for someone else, not for me.”
republicworld.com
Sources
Brendon McCullum Future In Focus As ECB Chief Expected To Fly In To Hold Crunch Talks After Ashes Defeat: Report
Ashes: SCG Test to decide Bazball future, warns Vaughan, who calls Boxing Day win ‘lottery’
Usman Khawaja named for final Ashes Test amid retirement speculation





