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. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive cricket insights from legends of the game! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow For The Love Of Cricket: Instagram   / loveofcricketpod   TikTok   / loveofcricketpod   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎶 Music courtesy of BMG Production Music ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #Cricket #JosButtler #StuartBroad