Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England's Test head coach, bringing an end to the celebrated "Bazball" era after four years in charge. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the decision following a disappointing run of Test results, including a home series defeat to New Zealand and a heavy Ashes loss. McCullum will remain in charge of England's white-ball teams as the ECB begins its search for a new Test coach.

McCullum transformed England's Test side after taking over in 2022, encouraging an aggressive, attacking style that produced memorable victories and revived interest in red-ball cricket. However, recent struggles on the field, combined with the retirement of captain Ben Stokes, prompted the ECB to make a change ahead of the upcoming Test series against Pakistan and the next Ashes campaign. Despite his dismissal from the Test role, McCullum leaves behind a significant legacy in reshaping England's approach to the longest format.