US EditionStokes Backs McCullum but Accepts England Need Fresh Approach
Ben Stokes supports coach Brendon McCullum as ECB starts a review into England’s Test strategy after a 4-1 Ashes loss that exposed tactical and selection weaknesses.
- On Thursday, England captain Ben Stokes said he wants to continue as captain while backing head coach Brendon McCullum, calling him `a great man and a very, very good coach`.
- A pattern of heavy defeats has plagued the England Test team, which has not won any of their last four series, including poor recent Test results abroad and a 2-2 home draw.
- Jacob Bethell's performance showed a masterful 154 in Sydney after limited selection, while Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, and Jamie Smith endured tough tours and Ollie Pope's Test future looks limited.
- The ECB announced a `thorough review` had been launched soon after the Ashes series to get to the bottom of the debacle.
- The Test team will next be in action in June for a three-match Test series against New Zealand, while Brendon McCullum also manages white-ball duties including the Sri Lanka tour later this month and the T20 World Cup starting next month.
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Stokes backs McCullum but accepts new approach needed
Ben Stokes (left) says he fully backs coach Brendon McCullum, who has a contract until after England's home series against Australia in 2027. Photo: Getty Images Ben Stokes says he wants to carry on as England captain and has backed coach Brendon McCullum, despite concluding the Ashes series with a 4-1 defeat to Australia.
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