Brendon McCullum Exclusive: England, Ashes, IPL and hating the phrase ‘Bazball’ 👀

Brendon McCullum joins Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler for an exclusive deep dive into his incredible transformation of the England Test cricket team.

The legendary Kiwi coach opens up about his unique bond with Ben Stokes, shares behind-the-scenes stories from England’s greatest Test triumphs, and reveals why his bold coaching philosophy could be the key to winning back the Ashes 2025.

From nearly quitting cricket to redefining the modern attacking style, the former New Zealand captain and IPL superstar reflects on the pivotal moments of his record-breaking career — and how they shaped “Bazball,” one of the most talked-about strategies in world cricket.

🔥 Relaxed. Honest. Passionate. Funny. This is Brendon McCullum as you’ve never heard him before.

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00:00 Intro
01:31 Starting out in Dunedin with brother Nathan and Dad
02:55 Importance of rugby in New Zealand
04:48 Early mindset in sport
06:55 Struggling mentally and nearly giving up playing
09:25 Taking the Blackcaps captaincy
11:35 2015 ODI World Cup at home
14:10 Maintaining mentality as captain and NZ's limited resources
15:00 Importance of loyalty in selection
15:45 Triple century and final innings world record
19:55 The IPL changing his life
22:45 Coaching in the IPL
24:10 Getting a call off Rob Key for England job
27:40 Jelling with Ben Stokes
29:50 His philosophy as a coach
31:30 Imploring tactics during 2022 Trent Bridge Test
35:10 The importance of winning
38:15 Not liking the phrase 'B**Ball'
41:25 The NightHawk
49:15 Best moment as England coach
51:50 The Ashes
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