‘It may not be popular’: England stand by McCullum and Key despite Ashes debacle

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Brendon McCullum and Rob Key have been backed to lead England’s response to the winter’s grisly Ashes defeat in Australia, with Richard Gould, chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, insisting that while it may not be a popular decision, it is the right one.

Speaking at Lord’s on Monday, and with Key sat next to him, Gould stressed that lessons have been learned from the 4-1 defeat and that McCullum in particular is willing to “adapt” and “evolve” his style. Even with an appetite for change among the public, the status quo holds.