Brendon McCullum, the current coach of the England men’s Test team, has expanded his role within the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). He has been appointed as the new head coach for both the One-Day International (ODI) and T20 International (T20I) teams. This appointment will take effect in January 2025, coinciding with England’s white-ball tour of India and the ICC Champions Trophy.
McCullum expressed his excitement about this new challenge, stating, “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Test team, and I’m excited to extend my role to include the white-ball sides. This new challenge is something I’m ready to embrace, and I’m eager to work closely with Jos (Buttler) and the team to build on the strong foundations that are already in place.”
McCullum’s initial contract as Test coach extended until 2027, and he will now oversee all formats of the game for England. In the meantime, Marcus Trescothick will serve as the interim head coach for the upcoming series against Australia and the tour of the Caribbean later this year.
This appointment marks a significant shift in the coaching structure of the England men’s team, placing McCullum at the helm of all formats. It will be interesting to see how he manages the transition and how he leads the team in both the Test and limited-overs formats.
