Archive · 4 Jan 2026
McCullum Caught Looking at Crossword Answers During Ashes Test
During a cricket match between Australia and England, the England coach, Brendon McCullum, was caught on camera looking at the answers to a crossword puzzle.
This happened just before the game was stopped because it was too dark and then started raining.
The commentators on TV laughed and joked about it, saying he should not look at the answers.
The game was stopped early for a break because of the bad weather.
Brendon McCullum, England's head coach, was caught on camera looking at the answers to a crossword puzzle during the fifth Ashes Test.
The incident occurred during the 39th over of England's innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Commentators joked about McCullum looking at the answers, saying he should not do that on national TV.
Play was halted due to bad light and later rain, leading to an early tea break.
The umpires used a lightmeter to check if play could continue, but decided it was not possible.
- Who
- Brendon McCullum, England's head coach
- What
- McCullum was caught looking at the answers to a crossword puzzle
- When
- During the 39th over of England's innings on the first day of the fifth Ashes Test
- Where
- Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
- Why
- The reason for McCullum looking at the answers is not specified, but commentators joked about it
- Location
- Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
- Event
- Fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England
- Incident
- Brendon McCullum looking at crossword answers
- Play Halted
- Due to bad light and rain
- Over
- 39th over of England's innings