Buttler says McCullum can go all in on World Cup after Test role ends
Jos Buttler believes McCullum's release from Test duties lets him concentrate fully on England's 2027 World Cup campaign.
Jos Buttler said Brendon McCullum's removal as England Test coach allows the New Zealander to focus solely on white-ball cricket ahead of the 2027 World Cup. McCullum remains in charge of limited-overs sides after England's summer that included ODI series wins over India and Sri Lanka. Buttler noted the split coaching model gives McCullum more time and focus on the 50-over format.
CricHubb Take
The separation of coaching roles removes the structural tension that existed when McCullum had to balance red-ball and white-ball demands. Whether that translates into results depends on how quickly England's ODI batting order adapts to the new white-ball-only regime.