Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Brendon McCullum has reiterated his desire to remain as England head coach after an agonising defeat in the T20 World Cup semi-finals, reported BBC. England fell seven runs short of completing a stunning chase of 254 to beat India in Mumbai.
McCullum previously stated he wanted to remain as coach after England lost the Ashes inside three Tests. Asked if he expects to be in charge at the beginning of the English summer, McCullum told BBC Sport: “I’d like to be. I think it’s a great job because you’re working with some of the most talented players in the world.
“I’m not saying it’s a great job because it’s a lark, I’m saying it’s a great job because I’m working with some of the most talented players in the world with an organisation that is very well structured, well run and well supported by the fans.”
McCullum was appointed as England Test coach in 2022 and won 10 of his first 11 matches in charge. Since then, England have lost 17 out of 35 Tests, including a 2-2 draw at home with India last summer and the heavy defeat in Australia.
The 44-year-old also assumed control of England’s white-ball teams at the beginning of last year, signing a contract that runs until the autumn of 2027. Following the Ashes, England earned impressive T20 and one-day series wins in Sri Lanka, then went on their run to the World Cup semi-finals.
