Brendon McCullum says he is “sorry” that England has come up short on cricket’s biggest Test stage as he leaves his red-ball role. Multiple reports state that McCullum exits after a period in charge following series defeats in Australia and India. The Independent notes that England’s performances in those overseas contests leave the team without the expected results, and it reports McCullum’s apology for falling short. The Belfast Telegraph report also centres on McCullum’s “sorry” remarks, reflecting the same theme of responsibility for the side’s outcomes. While the sources provide limited additional detail beyond the context of his departure and the series losses, both agree on the core facts: McCullum is no longer in the role and his tenure ends after defeats on major international tours. The reporting therefore characterises his exit as a response to results that did not meet expectations in Test cricket, with McCullum acknowledging disappointment.