newscricket2 months ago

NZ vs ENG | You've to make Tests enjoyable on and off the field, raves Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum has spoken up about the importance of keeping Test cricket relevant by creating a positive culture around the sport, using his experience with England as an example. The head coach further talked about competing against his home nation and the challenges of a pink ball Test.
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newscricket3 months ago

PAK vs ENG | Ben Stokes’ ability to get the very best out of each member is impressive, states Brendon McCullum

England’s red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has backed Ben Stokes’ leadership skills, stating he has the ability to get the absolute best from each member of the side. McCullum further added that Stokes takes away the pressure of failure from players which inspires them to excel.
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newscricket4 months ago

PAK vs ENG | Unfortunately, Mark Wood is not going to play the first Test versus Pakistan, confirms Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum has confirmed that Mark Wood will miss the opening Test against Pakistan due to a hip injury that he sustained at the recent T20 World Cup. The English paceman, who missed the semi-final and final of the tournament, was rested from last week's training camp in Abu Dhabi.
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newscricket4 months ago

PAK vs ENG | Pakistan tour is real opportunity for ‘confident’ Rehan Ahmed, believes Brendon McCullum

England’s Test team head coach Brendon McCullum has stated that 18-year-old Rehan Ahmed has a terrific opportunity to showcase his talent in the upcoming three-match Test series in Pakistan. McCullum, at the same time, also highlighted that Rehan will have to overcome challenges to flourish.
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newscricket4 months ago

Brendon McCullum, Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes launch new London cricket festival

In a recent development, England’s World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan along with head coach Brendon McCullum and Test skipper Ben Stokes announced the launch of a new London-based cricket festival. It will take place at Gunnersbury Park in July next year featuring cricket-based activities.
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newscricket7 months ago

English cricket has a lot more talent than I thought, remarks Brendon McCullum

After England's comfortable nine-wicket win versus South Africa in the series-decider at The Oval, head coach Brendon McCullum seemed pleased with the bench strength that they have got. Under McCullum, England have won six out of seven Tests this summer, and will now focus on the T20 World Cup 2022.
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newscricket7 months ago

ENG vs SA 2022 | Brendon McCullum has been a breath of fresh air, lauds James Anderson

James Anderson has heaped praise on Brendon McCullum, saying the Kiwi has brought positive energy in the dressing room ever since he has taken charge as England Test team's head coach. England have been making headlines more often than not since the McCullum-Ben Stokes partnership has begun.
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newscricket9 months ago

IND vs ENG 2022 | Don’t really like a silly term like ‘Bazball’, states Brendon McCullum

England head coach Brendon McCullum has revealed that he doesn’t like the term ‘Bazball’ thrown around by the people saying the playing philosophy involves a lot of thought behind it. McCullum also mentioned that the team will look forward to continue their positive mindset in the upcoming matches.
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newscricket9 months ago

IND vs ENG 2022| Brendon McCullum gifted at motivating people, remarks David Gower

David Gower ventured his opinions on various facets of the English cricket team ahead of the one-off Test versus India at Edgbaston starting Friday. The legendary batsman was all praise for the leadership duo of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, as he gears up to commentate from the studio in Mumbai.
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newscricket9 months ago

IND vs ENG 2022 | Will keep fingers crossed to recover before the Test against India, reckons James Anderson

James Anderson is hopeful that he will recover in time for the Test match against India after sustaining an ankle injury in the series against New Zealand. He also praised England’s new approach saying they have shown the intent to continue positive cricket under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
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