Ashes is like a heavyweight boxing match: Brendon McCullum

London: England head coach Brendon McCullum compared the Ashes series to a bout between two heavyweight boxers after the fifth and final match at The Oval, emphasizing the sheer strength of both sides. England beat Pat Cummins-led Australia by 49 wickets in the fifth Test at The Oval. With this victory of the English team, the Ashes series between England and Australia ended in a 2-2 draw. However, the Ashes urn remained with Australia. England head coach Brendon McCullum has made a big statement after the series ended in a draw.

McCullum said, ‘It is wonderful to be a part of this series. Two incredible cricket teams with contrasting styles are like a heavyweight boxing fight. It was really special. I am very proud of the way our boys stayed very strong in what we wanted to do throughout the series.

McCullum also heaped praise on star fast bowler Stuart Broad, who retired from his Test career at the end of the series. “What he has been able to achieve is absolutely amazing,” said the coach of the English team. The team will miss Broad in the dressing room. It is difficult to explain in a few words what this bowler achieved in his career.

McCullum is proud of his players and the resilience they showed in challenging moments in the first two Test losses. He said, ‘What we have seen in the last three matches shows that the team has become really strong. The team is now fully prepared for the style of cricket we want to play.