England's next Test head coach: Andy Flower, Andrew Flintoff and Justin Langer among names tipped to replace Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum is stepping down as England's Test cricket coach, prompting speculation about his successor. Candidates like Justin Langer and Andy Flower are being considered to lead the team ahead of the next Ashes series.
Why it matters
The appointment of a national cricket coach is a major event in international sports, particularly regarding the high-stakes Ashes rivalry.
Brendon McCullum's departure from the role of England Test head coach leaves the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) with a huge gap to fill ahead of a crucial home Ashes series next summer. <p>McCullum took charge in the spring of 2022 and quickly restored belief in England's Test side, winning 11 of his first 13 matches. But a disappointing 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, followed by eight losses in the team's last 12 Tests, brought the 'Bazball' era to an end and left England searching for a new red-ball coach.</p><p>A plethora of names from home and abroad have been tipped to replace him - but who is in the running?</p><widget id="10"></widget><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13562770/brendon-mccullum-to-leave-role-as-england-test-coach-but-continue-to-lead-white-ball-sides"><strong>Brendon McCullum to leave role as England Test coach </strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933948/sky-sports-cricket-podcast">Listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink">Stream England cricket without a contract</a></strong></li></ul> <widget id="12"></widget><h3>Justin Langer</h3> <widget id="3"></widget><p>Former Australia coach <strong>Justin Langer</strong> will probably feature at the top…
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