It leaves McCullum - and Rob Key - facing a decision that will go a long way towards determining England's success over the next two-and-a-half years. Unlike when Eoin Morgan resigned, when Buttler had spent seven years as his deputy,

Jos Buttler has resigned as England white-ball captain after his team made an early exit from the Champions Trophy with back-to-back defeats against Australia and Afghanistan. Buttler said it’s the right decision for him “and the right decision for the team” and hoped somebody else will take the team to where it needs to be under the coaching of Brendon McCullum.

England seamer Jofra Archer is "pretty keen" to play Test cricket this summer, says head coach Brendon McCullum. The 29-year-old has suffered a recurring stress fracture in his elbow and a back stress fracture since he last played Test cricket in 2021.

"To have him back and to have him fit and excited about playing is a real win for English cricket," Brendon McCullum says | ESPN.com

Brendon McCullum hoped to lift his spirits but it seems Jos Buttler could not stir himself for another reboot | ESPN.com

McCullum suggested that was down to the circumstances Buttler had to lead his side in, rather than any shortcomings in his captaincy itself. Even as England struggled in white-ball ICC events since winning the 2022 T20I World Cup,

Muddled selection, fading stars, a lack of familiarity with the format - and no easy answers for Brendon McCullum | ESPN.com

As Jos Buttler steps down as England limited overs captain, we hear from him and coach Brendon McCullum. Plus, Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Agnew and Vic Marks, who has known Buttler since he was a teenager.

Alastair Cook questioned England's relaxed approach under Brendon McCullum, which adds to the criticism faced by the side after their Champions Trophy failure. With Jos Buttler stepping down, many England greats suggest a need to rethink their training philosophy to compete at the highest level again.

Former England captain Alastair Cook raised questions over the preparation and training standards of Three Lions under current head coach Brendon McCullum across all formats, saying that he is "not sure if he would have enjoyed the relaxedness" that currently prevails in the changing room when it comes to practice.

England are in need of a white-ball rebuild after a shocker of a Champions Trophy; Brendon McCullum must find a new captain - or two - plus bolster spin department and add greater variety and balance to side;