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NEW DELHI: England head coach Brendan McCullum has opened up on his future amid the team’s miserable run in the ongoing Ashes Test series, with the side enduring heavy criticism after another disappointing campaign against Australia.
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McCullum on his future role
Asked whether he expects to still be in charge for England’s home summer next year, McCullum made it clear that such decisions are beyond his control.
“I don't know. It's not really up to me, is it?” McCullum said.
“I'll just keep trying to do the job, trying to learn the lessons I haven't quite got right here and try to make some adjustments. Those questions are for someone else, not for me.”
Focus on learning and improvement
The former New Zealand captain stressed that his priority remains improving the team rather than worrying about job security, even as criticism grows louder from fans and former players.
“You want to try to get the best out of people. I don't do anything to protect the job. It's a matter of trying to just get the very best out of the people and try to achieve what you can with them,” he said.
Contract and long term view
McCullum is contracted with England until the end of the 50 over World Cup in 2027, a period that also includes the next home Ashes. Despite the recent struggles, he maintained that he continues to enjoy the role and the challenge it brings.
“It's a pretty good gig. It's good fun,” McCullum said. “You travel the world with the lads and try to play some exciting cricket and try to achieve some things.”
England have now lost three Tests in a row, a sequence of defeats that has confirmed the loss of the series and ensured the Ashes will remain with Australia.
The results have intensified scrutiny on the Stokes McCullum partnership, especially with England once again failing to challenge their oldest rivals in red ball cricket.
