England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum is preparing his squad for a challenging tour of Australia, consisting of three one-day internationals and five Twenty20 matches. BBC Sport cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew spoke with McCullum about the upcoming fixtures, which mark a crucial step in the team’s development.
Reflecting on Past Lessons and World Cup Preparations
During the interview, McCullum evaluated the lessons the squad learned from their recent experiences during the tri-series in Pakistan. He also assessed the current shape and readiness of the team with exactly one year remaining until the 50-over World Cup.
As part of the coverage, Agnew joined Henry Moeran, World Cup winner Alex Hartley, and multiple Ashes winner Steven Finn to analyze England’s return to Australia. The panel discussed the primary objectives the coaching staff hopes to achieve throughout the tour.
Test Match Special will provide full live commentary for the matches in Australia, beginning on Friday, November 13, on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds, alongside regular podcast episodes released throughout the tour.
