England head coach Brendon McCullum says his commitment to the job “never wavered” after England lose a 2-1 series to New Zealand. McCullum addresses questions about his future following the international retirement of captain Ben Stokes, which has prompted discussion around England’s leadership and direction. Speaking to Sky Sports and the BBC, McCullum states he has no plans to quit as England head coach, indicating he wants to continue in the role despite the outcome of the recent series. The reports frame the situation as a combination of on-field results and off-field change, with England’s defeat in New Zealand and Stokes’ retirement both contributing to uncertainty. Across the sources, the key message is consistent: McCullum remains in charge and intends to carry on, responding directly to speculation about whether he might step down after the series loss and Stokes’ retirement.