Brendon McCullum brings 'bolt of excitement' to England - Jonathan Agnew
For some time, there has been no sense of fun or enjoyment around England's Test cricket.
Inadvertently, it was McCullum who inspired England to change their approach after they hit rock bottom at the 2015 World Cup, turning things around to lift the trophy four years later. It is the McCullum mindset that England, so bereft of belief and confidence, need right now. He has to get them thinking they are good enough, that they can take on all comers and succeed whatever the circumstances.
McCullum believes in fairness, the spirit of the game and respecting opponents. It is the sort of attitude that will serve England well as they look to improve their performances. As a pair they will be a breath of fresh air for this England team, and their first match as a leadership duo will come with the added spice of being against New Zealand - McCullum's home country and the land of Stokes' birth.
Between them, Key, McCullum and Stokes have the huge task of once again making England a force to be reckoned with in Test cricket.
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