England and Wales Cricket Board CEO Richard Gould said Brendon McCullum's exit as England's Test head coach was triggered by poor results after the team lost seven of its last nine Tests. The ECB invoked the notice period in his contract rather than sacking him immediately. McCullum will continue as England's white-ball coach, while managing director Rob Key will remain in his role.
London: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gould on Sunday clarified that the board had ‘invoked the notice period’ in Brendon McCullum’s contract to remove him from the men’s Test head coach role, adding that the call was strictly based on recent results.
The decision came after under McCullum, England had a miserable red-ball run that saw them lose seven of their last nine Test matches. McCullum, however, will continue in his role as the head coach of the England men’s white-ball teams.
"In these roles, people have contracts with notice periods and what we have effectively done is invoked that notice period so he will focus on the white-ball job. We are very grateful for the work Brendon has done over the last four years.
“It has been an incredible adventure and brought some amazing memories. Decisions are based on results," said Gould to broadcasters during the tea break on day three of the one-off Test between England and India at Lord’s.
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