June 04, 2026
The "incompetent" Key and McCullum "sabotaged" England’s Ashes campaign, he says
Ben Stokes will remain as Test captain with Harry Brook his vice-captain, the board says
Brook has been in the eye of a storm since news emerged of his altercation with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand late last year
He backs McCullum despite concluding the Ashes series with a 4-1 defeat to Australia
The New Zealander has come in for criticism during the series with England's 82-run defeat in the third Test at Adelaide
He faces criticism for his aggressive approach after England lost by eight wickets in two days in Perth
He acknowledges his team's struggles to adapt after Australia bowled England out for 241 in their second innings
Since taking charge in 2022, McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes have implemented an ultra aggressive style of play known as "Bazball"
