Brendon McCullum fired as England test coach but will continue with T20 and ODI teams
Brendon McCullum has been dismissed as the coach of England's test cricket team but will remain in charge of the T20 and ODI squads. The decision follows a series of poor performances, effectively ending the 'Bazball' era of aggressive test cricket.
Why it matters
The change marks a major strategic shift for English cricket as the board prepares for the upcoming Ashes series.
Brendon McCullum has been fired as coach of England's test cricket team after four years in charge but will continue to lead the country's T20 and ODI sides.
The article provides a balanced account of the firing, including quotes from both the ECB and McCullum.
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