00:00Over to cricket now.
00:01England's men's Tess cricket team is preparing for another significant change
00:06after Brendan McCollum stepped down as head coach of the Red Bull side
00:10while staying in charge of the white ball teams.
00:13The decision follows a disappointing sequence of results,
00:17including defeat in the Ashes and a home series loss to New Zealand.
00:21McCollum transformed England's approach when he arrived in 2022,
00:25working alongside Ben Stokes to introduce an aggressive style of cricket
00:29that became known as BASBALL.
00:31Early success included memorable series victories over New Zealand and Pakistan,
00:36plus a fiercely contested home Ashes series that reignited excitement around the Tess team.
00:42However, results against stronger opposition became more difficult,
00:46with heavy defeats in India and Australia,
00:48followed by another disappointing home series against New Zealand.
00:52England and Wales Cricket Board Chief Executive Richard Gould
00:56said international cricket remains a results-driven business
00:59and believed the time was right for a fresh direction ahead of the next Ashes cycle.
01:05Managing Director Rob Key praised McCollum's influence,
01:08saying he had changed the team's mentality
01:10and helped develop players capable of achieving future success.
01:14McCollum said he was gutted to leave the Tess role,
01:18but respected the decision,
01:20thanked players, staff and supporters for their backing,
01:22and pledged to give everything to England's white ball teams.
01:26The focus now turns to appointing a new test coach
01:29and building a side capable of competing consistently
01:33before the next Ashes series.
01:36Several experienced names have already been linked to the vacancy,
01:39although the England and Wales Cricket Board
01:41has yet to announce a formal recruitment timetable.
01:44Thank you!
01:44Thank you!
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