Sacked England Test coach McCullum apologises for run of seven defeats in nine games

Brendon McCullum has apologised for England's poor run of seven defeats in nine Test matches, which led to his dismissal as head coach on Sunday. The New Zealander accepted personal responsibility for the team's results. McCullum had been in charge since 2022 and was widely praised for his aggressive "Bazball" philosophy before the team's form collapsed.