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Nasser Hussain backs Andy Flower to replace Brendon McCullum as coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:19 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Nasser Hussain backs Andy Flower to replace Brendon McCullum as coach

Summary

Nasser Hussain advocates for Andy Flower as the next England Test coach after Brendon McCullum's upcoming departure. McCullum will step down from the Test role following four years amid rising criticism due to seven losses in nine Tests, including a recent Ashes defeat. Hussain criticized the England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to assign McCullum both red and white-ball coaching responsibilities, asserting that Flower's skills are ideal for the Test team. He highlighted Flower's past success in leading England to the number one Test spot, emphasizing that recent performances necessitated a change.

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By the Numbers

•Brendon McCullum steps down as England Test coach after four years.
•England lost seven of their last nine Test matches, including the Ashes 1-4.
•Nasser Hussain believes Andy Flower is the best candidate to replace McCullum.
•Hussain stated that giving McCullum both coaching roles was a mistake.
•McCullum will continue coaching England in ODI and T20 formats.

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11:19 AMYahoo Sports — 'Giving Brendon McCullum all the roles was a mistake': Nasser Hussain backs Andy Flower as England Test coach

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Nasser Hussain believes Andy Flower is the ideal candidate to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach. McCullum will step down from the Test role after four years in charge. Hussain questioned the ECB's decision to give McCullum both red and white-ball coaching jobs. He feels McCullum's coaching style suits white-ball cricket better. Recent poor Test results made the coaching change unavoidable for England.
— Yahoo Sports

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