The current discourse around England's cricket team focuses on the leadership style of head coach Brendon McCullum, who has faced criticism following a 4-1 defeat in the Ashes. Jos Buttler, a senior player, has publicly defended McCullum, describing him as 'as sharp a coach as I've ever worked with' (The Frontier Post). This sentiment is echoed across several sources, including The Guardian, which highlights Buttler's insistence that 'everyone in the dressing room knows the truth' about McCullum's capabilities. Despite accusations of fostering a laid-back team culture, McCullum has adopted innovative tactics such as using walkie-talkies to communicate strategic insights during matches, a move Buttler supports as a sign of McCullum's proactive engagement (The Independent).