England are a mess in this Test: isn’t it about time the Brendon McCullum era ended? | Andy Bull

Columnist Andy Bull argues that England head coach Brendon McCullum should have left his role six months ago, as the team is performing shambulically both on and off the field during the current Test match. The piece questions why McCullum remains in charge despite England struggling to chase down a fourth-innings target or even secure a draw on day four. Bull traces McCullum's coaching philosophy back to a pivotal management meeting on 2 January 2013, following New Zealand's dismissal for 45 by South Africa, where he was first empowered to coach in his own aggressive, free-spirited style.