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McCullum on return to Australia

England’s white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, discussed the team’s preparations ahead of their upcoming tour of Australia, which includes three One Day Internationals and five T20s. In a conversation with Jonathan Agnew on *Radio 5 Live*, McCullum reflected on key takeaways from the recent tri-series in Pakistan, offering insights into the squad’s development as they gear up for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

The tour begins with a series of matches starting on November 13th, with full commentary available on *Test Match Special* through BBC Sounds and *5 Sports Extra*, alongside regular podcast updates throughout the series.

The discussion also featured contributions from England’s 2019 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and multiple Ashes campaign veteran Steven Finn, alongside host Henry Moeran. Their analysis provided context on England’s objectives for the tour, marking a significant milestone in their white-ball strategy with just over a year remaining until the World Cup.

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