Brendon McCullum

'Bazball' under fire as England crumble in Ashes

Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook walked out to bat at Lord's on Friday with the second Test nicely poised despite a chaotic final session the previous evening but the home side slumped from 278-4 to 325 all out, giving Australia a precious first-innings lead of 91
30 June 2023, 17:17 PM

McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss

England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had "no regrets" about his side's tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.
21 June 2023, 22:13 PM

McCullum cleared of breaching anti-corruption code

England Test coach Brendon McCullum has been cleared by the England and Wales Cricket Board of breaching its anti-corruption code and will face no further action over his involvement with an online betting business.
20 April 2023, 02:21 AM

England coach McCullum under scrutiny over betting adverts

England test head coach Brendon McCullum's association with a betting company is under scrutiny, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
14 April 2023, 09:51 AM

England to stick with 'Bazball' in Ashes despite stunning New Zealand loss

Brendon McCullum has promised that England will keep faith with their attacking game during the Ashes despite Tuesday's extraordinary one-run loss to New Zealand in Wellington.
28 February 2023, 16:03 PM

Stokes surpasses McCullum's record for Test sixes

Stokes hoisted the 108th six of his career when he hooked seamer Scott Kuggeleijn over fine leg midway through the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui.
18 February 2023, 05:20 AM

McCullum plots to topple his native New Zealand

Born in Dunedin at the bottom of New Zealand's South Island, McCullum has enjoyed a dream start since taking over as England coach last May
9 February 2023, 11:53 AM

Root keen to see 'Bazball' succeed abroad

England's aggressive approach to Test cricket under skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum has paid rich dividends at home and batsman Joe Root is keen to see how it fares abroad in different conditions.
28 September 2022, 14:55 PM

‘I don't have any idea what Bazball is’

The Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes era of England cricket is off to a perfect start with the team winning all four of their Tests so far under the new regime.
9 July 2022, 03:37 AM

Stokes 'pushing the envelope'

England's new red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had nothing on the aggression of captain Ben Stokes after overseeing a 3-0 whitewash of his native New Zealand during his first series in charge.
27 June 2022, 20:26 PM

McCullum announces retirement

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum will retire from all forms of cricket when the Global T20 Canada league finishes this weekend, bringing the curtain down on a 20-year professional career, the 37-year-old said on Monday.
6 August 2019, 05:14 AM

Better pitches will induce more excitement: McCullum

Brendon McCullum believes that better pitches for batting will induce more excitement among the fans in this year’s BPL and it would also lead to bigger scores for him and Chris Gayle.
7 December 2017, 05:32 AM

McCullum joins Rangpur Riders

Former New Zealand star batsman Brendon McCullum joins Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) outfit Rangpur Riders for the upcoming edition of the tournament.
19 October 2017, 10:13 AM

Pay dispute advances looming crisis for Test cricket

MCC world cricket committee chairman Mike Brearley says the threat of an Ashes boycott by Australia players is a "serious" concern amid fears of a "looming crisis" for Test cricket as a whole.
5 July 2017, 05:19 AM

Cricket: New Zealand draw on McCullum heroics for Pakistan clash

Pakistan and New Zealand both claimed the high ground on the eve of Thursday's first Test in Christchurch, with the Black Caps drawing inspiration from Brendon McCullum's classic farewell innings.
16 November 2016, 07:28 AM

Fizz impresses again

Mustafizur Rahman puts in another dazzling display to help Sunrisers Hyderabad take control of their Indian Premier League match against Gujarat Lions
6 May 2016, 16:08 PM

Williamson confirmed as New Zealand Test captain

Kane Williamson has officially been confirmed as New Zealand's captain in all three formats, and later this year is set to become the 29th man to lead the country in Test cricket.
28 April 2016, 08:04 AM

McCullum ends one-day career with strong legacy

Brendon McCullum's one-day international career ends with a 55-run win over Australia at Seddon Park, though the legacy of the aggressive right-hander is likely to have a much longer effect on the sport in New Zealand.
8 February 2016, 15:12 PM

Guptill smacks Sri Lanka into submission

Martin Guptill's 93 off 30 balls annihilates Sri Lanka as New Zealand take just 8.2 overs to claim the second ODI by 10 wickets in Christchurch on Monday.
28 December 2015, 05:30 AM

Brendon McCullum to retire from internationals in February

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum will retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the home series against Australia in February 2016.
22 December 2015, 07:13 AM