Brendon McCullum's era as England's white-ball head coach gets underway in Kolkata on Wednesday, with a promise to carry over his Test team's focus on aggression and entertainment, both in their upcoming series against India and on into the Champions Trophy,

The upcoming white-ball series between India and England sees Gautam Gambhir and Brendon McCullum headlining as respective coaches. McCullum praised Gambhir's leadership and is tasked with revitalizing England's team after past disappointments.

England’s new white-ball era under Brendon McCullum began on a bum note as India drew first blood in the five-match T20 series with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in Kolkata. McCullum has urged England to be “really watchable” under his stewardship as all-format head coach but only Jos Buttler got the memo as his 68 off 44 balls was over half of England’s subpar 132 all out.

England begins a new white-ball cricket era under coach Brendon McCullum in a T20 series against India in Kolkata. McCullum promises aggressive cricket with a strong squad. India anticipates Mohammed Shami's return,

England begin their white-ball era under Brendon McCullum in a Twenty20 series against India beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday with the coach promising the same attacking brand of cricket that has been the hallmark of his coaching.

England begin their white-ball era under Brendon McCullum in a Twenty20 series against India beginning in Kolkata today with the coach promising the same attacking brand of

KOLKATA: England captain Jos Buttler said Tuesday he wants to build an “alliance” with new white-ball coach Brendon McCullum, as they named their side for the first of five T20s in India. Ben Duckett will open alongside Phil Salt, who will also keep wicket for the match at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Wednesday. Harry Brook was named Buttler’s deputy.

Live updates from the first T20 International of England’s tour of India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Watch and stream the series on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Brendon McCullum is set to begin his role as England's white-ball head coach in Kolkata on Wednesday. Meanwhile, he has vowed to carry the Test team's aggressive, entertaining approach into the series against India and beyond.

Under scrutiny for recent losses as India head coach, Gautam Gambhir has found an ally in Brendon McCullum. The former New Zealand captain and England head coach praised Gambhir, calling him ‘a really strong leader of men.

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McCullum injected an aggressive approach to the test squad after taking over in 2022, with Matthew Mott continuing to coach England in the shorter formats.