Brendon McCullum, the England cricket coach, is ready to shake things up after a tough 4-1 loss to Australia in the Ashes series. With two years left on his contract, he's open to changing his coaching style. Captain Ben Stokes is on board and excited for their next challenge against New Zealand, as they plot their path to reclaim the Ashes in 2027.

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Quick rundown
- 1.Baz McCullum isn’t burning the playbook—tweaks, not a reboot, as he eyes evolution.
- 2.ECB promises a wide-ranging review after the swift Ashes setback—plot twists ahead.
- 3.Stokes backs Baz and plans to keep the captaincy, chasing redemption in the home summer.
- 4.England heads to Sri Lanka and the T20 World Cup—time to sharpen plans and adapt on the fly.
- 5.Takeaway: learn fast, adjust faster, and aim for a swaggering 2027 Ashes comeback.

