England seeks new Test coach after Brendon McCullum's sacking
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026

England is in the process of selecting a new Test coach following the departure of Brendon McCullum. The team's immediate priorities include appointing a captain after Ben Stokes' unexpected retirement and addressing player behavior both on and off the field. Harry Brook emerges as a leading candidate for captaincy, though questions remain about his readiness for the role. The new coach will also need to build a collaborative relationship with white-ball coach McCullum, ensuring success across all formats. The upcoming winter tour of South Africa and next summer's home Ashes series will be critical for the team's red-ball future.
- •Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England Test coach.
- •Ben Stokes has retired, leaving captaincy open.
- •Harry Brook is the frontrunner for captain, facing scrutiny on his readiness.
- •Coach and captain must align approaches amid packed fixture schedule.
- •England's next major goals include the South Africa tour and the Ashes.
"As England work out who they want as their new Test coach following Brendon McCullum’s sacking, we look at the jobs on the next red-ball supremo's to-do list…
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