Brendon McCullum has continued to show faith in Crawley throughout the winter, insisting that due to his role as an opener inconsistencies are expected.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/03/24/zak-crawley-issues-a-case-for-the-defence-as-attention-shifts-to-an-ashes-summer/

England coach Brendon McCullum believes the lure of international cricket is changing.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/05/12/cricket-has-to-be-fluid-over-long-term-franchise-deals--brendon-mccullum/

England have made a point to attack certain bowlers throughout their year under Brendon McCullum, and Murphy's inexperience would likely make him a target.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/cricket/england-view-murphy-as-equal-to-lyon-for-leeds-c-11148796

England's Ben Stokes talks to head coach Brendon McCullum during practice on Aug 23, 2022.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/england-stick-bazball-approach-ashes-mccullum-3524531?cid=cna_flip_070214

He said the Australian approach to “Bazball” – the brand of attacking cricket which has seen England flourish since the appointment of coach Brendon McCullum last year – would be decided by the coaches and player.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/04/19/david-warner-keeps-place-as-australia-name-squad-to-start-ashes/

“I don’t think there will be many draws – England hasn’t a draw in 12 Tests under Brendon McCullum.

Source: https://www.siasat.com/bazball-approach-puts-england-as-favorites-for-ashes-2023-2618533/

'I’m happy to tip my hat to England for the way they’ve turned around their Test cricket over the past year under new coach Brendon McCullum, nicknamed Baz, and new captain Ben Stokes.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-12154553/Mitchell-Johnson-calls-bull-Bazball-claims-English-style-backfire-Ashes.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490