Brendon McCullum confident of success

Brendon McCullum has admitted that his appointment as England's new Test head coach was "a big risk taken by everybody" but believes there is strong core of talent on which to begin the side's rebuild, according to ESPNcricinfo.
McCullum was named as the man to take charge in red-ball cricket earlier this month, stepping down from his role with IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. Not only is the England job his first at international level, it is also the former New Zealand captain's first involvement with the first-class game since his Test retirement in 2016.
"I don't think it's really that much of an issue, I guess we'll find out in time," he told Sky Sports at his unveiling on Friday, when asked about his lack of experience. "I'm confident in the skills that I've got, confident in the group that we have to start things off.
"Obviously it'll take me a little while to become completely adjusted to some of the methods and the ways over here, and might take some time for guys to adjust to me as well. But I'm looking forward to it. It's a big risk taken by everyone but you don't get anywhere unless you're prepared to take a couple of risks in life."
McCullum is expected to take on more of a manager's role with England, allowing the coaches under him to work with the players and the captain, Ben Stokes, to set the tone for the Test team, which has endured a fallow 18 months with just one win in their last 17 games.