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Sir Geoffrey Boycott calls for England coach Brendon McCullum to go

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott has called for the end of Brendon McCullum’s reign (Danny Lawson/PA)
Sir Geoffrey Boycott has called for the end of Brendon McCullum’s reign (Danny Lawson/PA)

And Boycott believes captain Ben Stokes should also face the axe if he fails to learn some tough lessons with England staring down the barrel of a series whitewash.

Boycott, a long-time critic of McCullum’s controversial ‘Bazball’ method, wrote in his Daily Telegraph column: “Hubris has taken over from common sense and that cannot be allowed to carry on.

“Stokes and McCullum are like men digging a hole to nowhere. If what you are doing isn’t working then stop digging. Change is absolutely necessary to step up to the next level.”

Addressing England managing director Rob Key, Boycott added: “What would I do? Change the coach. We are tired of this duo talking a good game but not delivering against the best teams so Rob Key, it is time for you to assert yourself.

“I would also sit down with Stokes and find out if he will compromise on his approach to batting and be prepared to embrace new ideas. If he doesn’t see that a change of attitude is needed then you have to find a new captain.”

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