# McCullum sacked as Test coach

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Podcast: [Test Match Special](https://stenobird.com/podcast/test-match-special-470353)
Published: 2026-07-12T15:16:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nyd34l
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## Resource

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.

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