Brendon McCullum reiterates his desire to remain as England head coach after an agonising defeat in the T20 World Cup semi-finals ended a bruising winter.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Mohammed Siraj of India greets the crowd after being announced as the player of the match on day five of the 5th Rothesay Test Match at The Kia Oval on August 04, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images ...

It says everything that just when England were finally handed the type of pitch they have been craving, green with pace and bounce, their best bowlers were too exhausted to use it. So demanding have been the slow, flat surfaces prepared for England’s ...

England head coach Brendon McCullum said he intends to continue in the role despite his side’s exit from the Twenty20 World Cup ​following a seven‑run defeat to holders India in Mumbai on Thursday.

Based on the reports, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have been against the idea of having a day-night Test match for future series.

Unshackled from their overt bravado, England have adapted to conditions well to make it to the semi-finals

A Barmy Army flag in the stand at Perth Stadium Cameron Spencer/Getty Images It was a 7am start at Perth Stadium. A special chance to chat with pitch curator Isaac McDonald before a memorable walk into the middle to inspect the wicket ahead of a day of ...