Episode

McCullum sacked as Test coach

Podcast: Test Match Special
Published: Jul 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 2449
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Summary

Eleanor Oldroyd is alongside Jonathan Agnew, Steven Finn, and Stephan Shemilt for reaction to Brendon McCullum losing his job as England Men's red-ball head coach. They discuss how we got here, and who could take over? Plus, Alison Mitchell speaks to ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould.