Ben Stokes expresses desire to coach England cricket team
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:52 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ben Stokes has stated he would love to be the head coach of the England cricket team in the future. In comments made on the For the Love of Cricket podcast, Stokes expressed surprise at Harry Brook not being named his successor as Test captain and voiced concerns about Joe Root taking over the role. Stokes, who retired from international cricket in June 2026, is currently completing his level three coaching qualification while still playing. England recently lost a Test series to New Zealand, and Root has been appointed as captain. Stokes wishes Root success but warns about the potential toll of captaincy on his well-being.
- •Stokes retired from international cricket in June 2026.
- •Root has returned as England Test captain after Stokes’ retirement.
- •England lost their last Test series 2-1 against New Zealand.
- •Stokes is pursuing a level three coaching qualification.
- •Stokes expressed concerns about Root’s previous captaincy experience.
- 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — Stokes would love to coach England in future
- 6:52 AMBBC Sport — Stokes would love to coach England in future
"Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.
"Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about Joe Root succeeding him as captain.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:52 AMStokes would love to coach England in future
Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about Joe Root succeeding him as captain.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 6:52 AMStokes would love to coach England in future
Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.
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