Leeds: Brendon McCullum, the head coach of England, was unexpectedly denied access to Leeds' Headingley ahead of Day 1 of the third Ashes Test on Thursday (July 6).

McCullum lacked the proper pass to enter the stadium. It's interesting that the security disputed with him over entering because they didn't recognize the renowned cricketer from New Zealand.

That occurred despite the fact that a companion of McCullum had informed the security officer of the significance of the coach's presence in the locker room.

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For guidance regarding the entry, the guard called a superior. However, McCullum lost his temper and entered the gates, saying, “You’ll just have to deal with it.”

McCullum not only coached England, but also guided New Zealand to the 2015 World Cup final. In 101 Tests, 260 ODIs, and 71 T20Is, the wicketkeeper-batter played for the Blackcaps and scored 14676 runs, including 19 centuries and 76 half-centuries.

Brendon McCullum, the head coach of the England cricket team, found himself in the tricky position of being refused entry to Headingley before the opening day of the third Ashes Test because he did not have the correct passhttps://t.co/3lSV7bd1XM

— Times Sport (@TimesSport) July 7, 2023

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In 31 Tests, 62 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, he captained New Zealand and won 11, 36, and 13 games, respectively.

Throughout his illustrious career, McCullum has represented New Zealand in 19 ODIs, ten Tests, and nine T20Is in England, including three Tests at Headingley.

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