England begin their white-ball era under Brendon McCullum in a Twenty20 series against India beginning in Kolkata on Wednesday with the coach promising the same attacking brand of cricket that has been the hallmark of his coaching.

To unburden his captain Jos Buttler and unlock his vast potential, Brendon McCullum has alleviated him of keeping wickets.

Brendon McCullum 's era as England's white-ball head coach gets underway in Kolkata on Wednesday, with a promise to carry over his Test team's focus on aggression and entertainment, both in their upcoming series against India and on into the Champions Trophy, and a faith that captain Jos Buttler' s "best years are yet to come".

Brendon McCullum is set to begin his role as England's white-ball head coach in Kolkata on Wednesday. Meanwhile, he has vowed to carry the Test team's aggressive, entertaining approach into the series against India and beyond.

McCullum was appointed England’s Test coach in May 2022. Now, the impressive work earned him the white-ball gig as well. The five T20Is and three ODIs against India, starting January 22 in Kolkata, will mark his maiden assignment as the limited-overs coach.

England's head coach Brendon McCullum embarks on a new era, emphasizing entertainment and success as he takes charge of the white-ball teams against India. With a strong bond with skipper Jos Buttler,

England coach Brendon McCullum on Monday described his Indian counterpart Gautam Gambhir as a “strong leader of men”, backing him to achieve success with the national team in near future.

Brendon McCullum, England's coach known for aggressive strategies, intends to adopt a 'watchful style of cricket' in an upcoming series against India. This will be his debut in white-ball cricket since his successful coaching of the Test team.