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Buttler: McCullum's coaching shift boosts World Cup hopes
Jos Buttler says Brendon McCullum's removal as England Test coach may have boosted Cricket World Cup chances.
In brief
Jos Buttler says Brendon McCullum's removal as England Test coach may have boosted Cricket World Cup chances. Jos Buttler believes Brendon McCullum's focus on white-ball cricket after leaving England Test coaching improves England's World Cup prospects for 2027. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Buttler claims McCullum's focus shift
Jos Buttler believes Brendon McCullum's removal as England Test coach may have boosted England's Cricket World Cup chances for 2027.
McCullum's coaching transition
McCullum was relieved of his red-ball duties in July, with Stephen Fleming named as his successor but he remained in charge of England's limited-overs set-up.
England's white-ball success
England won ODI series against Sri Lanka and India, improving their stock in white-ball cricket after declining since becoming world champions in 2019.
Buttler's podcast insight
Buttler said McCullum now focuses solely on white-ball cricket, including ODI cricket with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon.
Buttler's injury update
Buttler is sidelined with a hamstring injury and ruled out for Pakistan white-ball tour and November Australia trip.
At a glance
Jos Buttler believes Brendon McCullum's focus on white-ball cricket after leaving England Test coaching improves England's World Cup prospects for 2027.
