Brendon McCullum has been immediately removed from his role as England's Test cricket coach, marking the end of the controversial Bazball era.The ECB announced the decision on Sunday, citing a need to refocus on traditional strategies ahead of The Ashes.

Despite mixed results, including 25 Test wins in four years, criticism of McCullum's aggressive tactics peaked after a crushing 4-1 loss in Australia.McCullum expressed pride in his achievements and pledged continued support for the white-ball teams.ECB CEO Richard Gould praised his contributions, while managing director Rob Key highlighted his impact on developing talent.The search for a new Test coach begins as England aims to rebuild its Test cricket identity.