McCullum's Future as England's Coach in Doubt After Ashes Debacle

England's head coach Brendon McCullum faces uncertain future after England's poor Ashes performance. Amid scrutiny, McCullum remains motivated but acknowledges his future is not in his hands. ECB managing director Rob Key promises to investigate 'excessive drinking' claims during team's mid-series break in Australia.

England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, expressed his willingness to continue in his role despite the team's lackluster performance in the Ashes series. However, he admitted that the decision about his future is no longer under his control.

The scrutiny intensified after England lost the Ashes decisively, with a 3-0 defeat in the first three tests. McCullum, who is under contract with the ECB until the 2027 ODI World Cup, acknowledged the pressure but remains optimistic about his contributions and progress made since his appointment.

Meanwhile, England's managing director, Rob Key, announced plans to probe allegations of excessive drinking by players during their break in Noosa. He emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable for an international cricket team and promised thorough investigations into the claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)