# Cricket: England’s captain, Ben Stokes, has dismissed suggestions of a rift with coach Brendon McCullum, insisting they are aligned in their vision for the team. Their relationship was scrutinised following England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia. Both Stokes and McCullum have their respective contracts running till 2027, with the Ashes and the World Cup on the horizon next year. Stokes says he is confident in their ability to work together, and while they have their differences, they both want the same thing – to be as successful as possible.
Cricket: Ben Stokes says there is no rift with coach Brendon McCullum