Rahul Dravid among contenders for England Test coach's job after McCullum sacking: report
Former Indian cricket coach Rahul Dravid is reportedly being considered for the England Test coach position following the dismissal of Brendon McCullum. While Dravid is viewed as a strong candidate due to his tactical expertise, reports suggest he may be hesitant to take on a full-time role.
Why it matters
Dravid's potential appointment would be a significant cross-cultural coaching move in international cricket, impacting the strategic direction of the England Test team.
Indian great Rahul Dravid has emerged as one of the contenders to succeed Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach after the New Zealander was removed following the team's disappointing run in the longest format.
According to a report in the Daily Telegraph , Dravid features among a list of potential candidates, including former England coach Andy Flower and ex-England spinner Richard Dawson.
McCullum's four-year tenure as Test coach ended after England's 1-2 home series defeat to New Zealand, with the England and Wales Cricket Board deciding that "the time is right to make a change" ahead of next year's Ashes.
He will remain in charge of the ODI and T20I sides.
The 53-year-old Dravid, who guided India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title and the 2023 World Test Championship final, is seen as an attractive candidate because of his "meticulous" approach and deep understanding of the game.
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