All good things must come to an end: Brendon McCullum speaks on Morgan's impending retirement

Reports in English media have recently suggested that England's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan is all set to announce his retirement from international cricket soon. While many cricketers and experts have commented on that, England's Test team head coach Brendon McCullum has also shared his views.

While reacting to the same, Brendon McCullum has stated that the left-hander has done a stunning job in the leadership position. McCullum worked closely with Eoin Morgan in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking to Sky Sports, he added that the veteran has been one of the most influential captains in international cricket.

He also highlighted how Morgan transformed England cricket during his captaincy tenure. McCullum also suggested that Morgan had a significant role in the success of players like Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow as they became successful under his leadership.

McCullum stated: "Eoin Morgan is is going to go down as one of the most influential figures in world cricket for the approach he's undertaken since taking over the England captaincy and what he did with the side. He changed the entire attitude and style of cricket that they played."

He continued: "To have won the World Cup and to have taken those guys into a journey. Guys like Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow are absolute superstars in world cricket right now. All good things must come to an end and there'll be a time when him and I will sit down and enjoy a nice bowl of red and reflect on what's been quite a remarkable career for him."

However, Eoin Morgan last played during the team's three-match ODI series against the Netherlands. While the 2019 World Cup-winning captain was dismissed for a duck in the first two games, he missed the final game due to a groin injury. Meanwhile, the Ben Stokes-led England side registered a brilliant 3-0 Test series win at home against New Zealand on Monday. 

Brendon McCullum also explained that while his tenure has started positively, he expects to get challenging periods in the future. The former cricketer has led New Zealand to several memorable victories and helped them get out of a rough patch in 2014. England were in a similar position and were in desperate need of a change before he stepped in.

McCullum added: "The thing that was appealing to me when this job came up was that England were in a situation where they were thirsty for change. There are some similarities with the New Zealand team (of 2014) and the project here with England. It has started well but it isn't going to be as rosy as what it currently is at the moment."

Meanwhile, England will take on India in the rescheduled fifth Test from July 1. The much-awaited match will take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham.