The highs and lows of Bazball
BBC Sport looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking.
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Key People
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England cricket team.
Harry Brook is an English cricketer recognized for his batting prowess.
James Anderson is an English cricketer and one of the leading fast bowlers in Test history.
Jasprit Bumrah is an Indian fast bowler known for his unique bowling action and speed.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Jonny Bairstow is an English cricketer recognized for his batting prowess.
Naseem Shah is a rising fast bowler for Pakistan.
Zak Crawley is an English cricketer known for his batting skills.
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BBC Sport looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking.
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