Overview
- Multiple reports say Brendon McCullum will be told to accept major cultural and operational changes or risk losing the England head coach role.
- The ECB review follows Australia retaining the urn inside 11 days, with officials in Sydney for the series finale as they assess next steps.
- Ben Stokes’ captaincy is widely described as secure for now, while managing director Rob Key also faces pressure to back a more rigorous setup.
- Proposed shifts reportedly include bolstering specialist support staff, restoring proper warm‑up matches, and tightening off‑field discipline after concerns raised by the Noosa break.
- Coverage indicates no immediate shake‑up during the tour, and McCullum is expected to remain white‑ball coach through the 2026 T20 World Cup unless plans change.