India, March 21 -- Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter and captain, is all set to retain his spot as the head coach of England across formats. The official announcement is expected on Monday, March 23, when the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hold a press conference. However, amid reports of McCullum staying on, a damning report has surfaced, once again putting the culture in the dressing room under the scanner. During the Ashes 2025-26 debacle, England players were reportedly engaging in binge drinking sessions and also visited casinos on multiple occasions.

Several former players, such as Michael Vaughan and Ian Botham, criticised England's preparation, which culminated in a 4-1 loss to Australia. To make...