Jos Buttler says Brendon McCullum’s Test sacking could boost England’s World Cup hopes
England have claimed series victories over India and Sri Lanka this summer in one-day cricket
Jos Buttler has stated that Brendon McCullum’s departure as Test coach could potentially benefit England’s World Cup prospects. McCullum, who was sacked in July, has since focused solely on securing the World Cup title. Under his guidance, the New Zealand white-ball squad experienced an impressive summer, winning 11 matches and losing only two.
The team secured victories in both one-day international series against India and Sri Lanka, which provided a much-needed boost to the ODI setup after a disappointing World Cup in 2019. Buttler, who led the team during their 2023 title defence, believes that dividing the coaching duties enables McCullum to dedicate his full attention to the white-ball cricket for the upcoming tournament in southern Africa.
The England all-rounder will miss the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan due to a hamstring injury, which may also affect his participation in November’s tour of Australia, potentially leaving him out of up to eight ODIs during a crucial phase of World Cup preparation.
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