# 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.
- Title: Buttler: McCullum's coaching shift boosts World Cup hopes
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13593308/joss-buttler-says-brendon-mccullums-removal-as-england-test-coach-may-have-boosted-cricket-world-cup-chances
- Published: 2026-09-29T15:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jos buttler, brendon mccullum, england test coach, cricket world cup, 2027, white ball cricket, odis, 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.
## Key takeaway

Jos Buttler believes Brendon McCullum's focus on white-ball cricket after leaving England Test coaching improves England's World Cup prospects for 2027.