Stokes urges England to stick with McCullum despite Ashes defeat
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Ben Stokes has urged England chiefs to keep faith with “Bazball” architect Brendon McCullum despite a stinging Ashes defeat in Australia.
The five-match series was billed as the ultimate test for the regime of captain Stokes and head coach McCullum, who joined forces in 2022, promoting an ultra-attacking brand of cricket.
England arrived in Australia with high hopes but went 3-0 down after just 11 days of cricket before ending their 15- year winless streak Down Under with victory in Melbourne.
The teams will meet for the final Test in Sydney on Sunday, with questions swirling over McCullum’s position.
Stokes wants to remain in harness with the former New Zealand batter, warning against kneejerk changes.
“There is no doubt in my mind that me and Brendon are the right people to carry on doing this for the near future,” Stokes said in comments carried by British media.
“I can’t see there being someone else who I could take this team (with) from where we are now to even bigger heights. We’re both pretty keen on carrying on doing what we are doing.”
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