England appoints Brendon McCullum as Test coach, Matthew Mott as white-ball coach
McCullum and Mott to take charge of England's Test and white-ball teams respectively
England have appointed Brendon McCullum as their new Test coach and Matthew Mott as their new white-ball coach.
McCullum, the former New Zealand captain, has signed a four-year deal and will take charge of the Test team from the start of the home series against New Zealand in June.
Mott, the former Australia women's coach, has signed a five-year deal and will take charge of the white-ball teams from the start of the white-ball series against the Netherlands in June.
The appointments come after the departure of Chris Silverwood as England coach following the team's 4-0 defeat in the Ashes series in Australia.
McCullum is a highly-respected figure in the game and is known for his attacking style of play. He has a wealth of experience as a coach, having led the Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in the Indian Premier League in 2014.
Mott is also a highly-respected coach and has a proven track record of success. He led the Australia women's team to victory in the Ashes in 2019 and the ICC Women's World Cup in 2020.
The appointments of McCullum and Mott are a clear sign of England's desire to move forward and play a more attacking brand of cricket. The pair will be expected to help England regain their status as one of the leading teams in the world.
Conclusion
The appointment of McCullum and Mott is a bold statement of intent from England. The pair are two of the most respected coaches in the game and their appointments are a clear sign that England are determined to move forward and play a more attacking brand of cricket. It will be fascinating to see how they fare in their new roles and whether they can help England regain their status as one of the leading teams in the world.
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