"There is no doubt in my mind me and Brendon are the right people to carry on doing this for the near future. I've thoroughly enjoyed the time I've worked with Brendon. I can't see there being someone else who I could take this team [with] from where we are now to even bigger heights. So for us as captain and coach, when we do have the time off, we need to put our heads together and go What is it that we think we need to do to go to the next level?"
"Even if the pair's continuation is signed off a decision on McCullum's future may also hinge on the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka that starts on 7 February an internal review into the Ashes campaign will look into pre-series preparation and training on tour. It will also delve into the make-up of the backroom staff, including whether enough technical expertise is being offered to players. As it stands, there is no fielding coach or wicketkeeping mentor, while David Saker, the bowling consultant, is on a short-term deal."
Ben Stokes wants Brendon McCullum to continue as England head coach and intends to work with him to improve the team. The Ashes defeat means Stokes and McCullum must meet before the summer to decide how to upgrade preparation and performance. The England and Wales Cricket Board is cautious about sweeping changes, and McCullum's future likely depends on Stokes' endorsement and possibly the T20 World Cup. An internal Ashes review will examine pre-series preparation, on-tour training and the composition of the backroom staff, noting gaps such as no fielding coach or wicketkeeping mentor and short-term consultant deals.
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