England men's cricket director Rob Key has responded to recent criticism from all-rounder Liam Livingstone.

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum avoided being sacked by the ECB despite England's woeful results in Test cricket over the past year or so.

England coach Brendon McCullum will keep his job despite the team's Ashes debacle, with cricket chief Richard Gould insisting he can "adapt and evolve".

Despite England head coach Brendon McCullum retaining his role, he now faces scrutiny due to damning allegations about the team's culture during the Ashes.

Tensions appear to be rising within the England men's cricket camp as Test captain Ben Stokes is reportedly at odds with head coach Brendon McCullum.

England cricket team all-rounder Liam Livingstone made stunning allegations towards head coach Brendon McCullum and England Cricket Board (ECB) managing director Rob Key over lack of 'respect' and 'communication'.

After the T20 World Cup semi-final loss, Brendon McCullum said he loves the coaching job and stated that England have achieved "some really cool things" over the last few years.

England defeated Pakistan by two wickets in the Super Eight fixture of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele on Tuesday to qualify for the semi-finals.

England head coach Brendon McCullum was seen communicating with England captain Harry Brook through a walkie-talking during drinks break in their T20 World Cup clash against Nepal.

Controversy erupted during the recently-concluded Ashes Test series when multiple reports emerged that certain England players had spent up to six days drinking.