From the ride to the rubble - how McCullum lost England Test job
Brendon McCullum has been dismissed as England's Test cricket coach following a series of poor performances and strategic failures. Despite his departure from the red-ball team, he will continue to serve as the white-ball coach.
Why it matters
This marks a significant leadership transition for English cricket, signaling a shift in strategy after a period of high-risk, high-reward play.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Brendon McCullum will stay on as England's white-ball coach despite his sacking as red-ball coach
Cricket Correspondent Published 40 minutes ago There was one moment when it fell apart - an implosion from which England never recovered.
Yes, there was the Ashes planning (or lack of it), Harry Brook's tangle with a nightclub bouncer and Noosa . A while back there was the tap on James Anderson's shoulder, and just recently there was Ben Stokes' ill-fated night out .
In terms of where it all went wrong, they pale in significance next to the shambolic Saturday afternoon in Perth.
And it was right there, in the palm of England's hand. One calm session would, in all likelihood, have been enough to win the first Test against Australia.
Who knows what might have happened after that?
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