Overview
- ECB chief executive Richard Gould confirmed a thorough review of the Ashes tour with necessary changes to follow in the coming months.
- Brendon McCullum said there could be someone better suited to the role if he cannot steer the team, while insisting he is open to evolution and keen to continue.
- McCullum has held talks with ECB leaders Richard Gould and Richard Thompson and is set to lead England’s imminent white-ball tour of Sri Lanka and the T20 World Cup.
- Kevin Pietersen publicly suggested a return for former coach Andy Flower, highlighting his Test pedigree and recent franchise success including RCB’s 2025 IPL title.
- Geoffrey Boycott issued a scathing critique of McCullum, Rob Key and Ben Stokes, as scrutiny intensified over off-field issues such as Harry Brook’s nightclub altercation and ECB fine.