England's Cricket Coach Urges Team to Embrace Humility Amidst Performance Slump
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England's head coach Brendon McCullum has called for his players to exhibit more humility and be mindful of their public image following a decline in their performance. Despite an initial success with their aggressive cricket style, England lost test series in India and Pakistan. McCullum emphasized the importance of how players carry themselves off the field and interact with the public, aiming to rekindle the excitement they brought to fans at the start of his tenure.
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Brendon McCullum, England's head coach, stressed the need for his players to show more humility.
England's aggressive cricket strategy led to early success, winning 11 of the first 12 matches under McCullum and Stokes.
The team's performance declined, resulting in losses in test series against India and Pakistan.
England Director of Cricket Rob Key criticized players for making casual comments about not caring about outcomes.
McCullum highlighted the importance of players' behavior off the field and their interaction with the public.
He aims to reignite the initial excitement and sense of belonging among fans as England faces upcoming series against India and Australia.
