# Pass/fail? We score Brendon McCullum's Bazball era

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Podcast: [ABC Cricket Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-cricket-podcast-407901)
Published: 2026-07-13T05:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-cricket-podcast/bazball-brendon-mccullum-sacked-england-stokes/106910250
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## Resource

Brendon McCullum has been sacked as English test cricket coach, so was the chapter worth pursuing or are they back where they started? Corbin & Ed assess the Bazball reign that brought wins, aggression and new faces with off field issues and on field brain fades. Expect some contrarian views for a contrarian coach. As well, the boys wonder who coaches England next, whether this opens the door for a Ben Stokes un-retirement for the Ashes in 2027 and there’s also news in the BBL with the opening match in India, states disagreeing again plus the listener questions aren’t slowing down. To get in touch, email Corbin & Ed at abccricketpodcast@abc.net.au ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Ed Cowan to bring you all the highlights and match analysis to keep you up to speed. The pair discuss the key players and big issues that are dominating the cricket agenda, the latest in live fixtures with a hit of cricket banter. Catch every episode of ‘The ABC Cricket Podcast,’ hosted by Corbin Middlemas on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport This podcast was formerly known as ‘The Grandstand Cricket Podcast’

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