England coach reveals how Brendon McCullum is dealing with T20 World Cup pressure

FootballSports
27 Feb 2026 • 12:09 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • England head coach Brendon McCullum remains unfazed by pressure at the T20 World Cup following his side’s Ashes defeat, according to fast bowling consultant Tim Southee.
  • Southee, a long-time friend and former teammate, described McCullum as a consistent and focused individual who believes in his coaching philosophy.
  • Southee expressed regret over missing part of the Ashes series due to a schedule conflict with the ILT20 tournament.
  • England have secured a T20 World Cup semi-final spot and aim to top their Super 8 group by defeating New Zealand on Friday.
  • Jofra Archer's performance has steadily improved throughout the tournament, with Southee highlighting his increasing effectiveness and skill.

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