Ben Stokes aims for England Test coaching role post-retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ben Stokes revealed his ambition to coach England's Test team in a podcast conversation with Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad. He is currently pursuing level three coaching credentials while still playing. His comments highlight concerns about the coaching in English cricket, particularly the predominance of foreign coaches. Stephen Fleming is set to take over as head coach, marking the ECB's fourth foreign appointment in the last 27 years. This trend raises questions about the opportunities for English coaches within the system, with only two English coaches holding the position since 1986.
- •Stokes pursuing coaching accreditation while still a player.
- •Fleming replaces McCullum as England Test head coach.
- •Only two English coaches have held the role in 27 years.
- •Concerns over the future for homegrown coaching talent.
- •Stokes expresses desire to contribute to the game post-retirement.
- 11:42 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Stokes’ coaching ambition highlights a major problem with English cricket
"The former England captain hopes to coach the Test team once his playing days are over but he will find the opportunities to do so are limited
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