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January 2, 2026
Ben Stokes wants McCullum to stay as England coach despite Ashes loss
Captain says they are ‘right people to carry on doing this ’
TL;DR
- Ben Stokes backs Brendon McCullum as England head coach.
- Stokes and McCullum plan to discuss ways to improve the team's performance.
- An internal review will assess preparation, backroom staff, and team culture.
- McCullum's dual role overseeing white-ball teams has not impacted his relationship with the Test team, but Test results have declined since he took on extra duties.
- The team's performance has shown inconsistencies over the last year.
- McCullum's contract is extended until the 2027 World Cup.
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