Stokes expresses desire to coach England after McCullum's exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ben Stokes has stated his ambition to coach the England Test team, expressing enthusiasm for the role. This comment follows Brendon McCullum's surprise exit from coaching, which Stokes suggested might have been avoided had McCullum not announced his international retirement. Stokes’ statement connects to ongoing discussions about England's coaching future. The situation continues to evolve amid expected adjustments in the coaching staff.
- •Stokes wants to coach England in the future.
- •McCullum's exit was unexpected for Stokes.
- •McCullum announced his retirement weeks before leaving coaching.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — 'It's my fault': Ben Stokes blames himself for Brendon McCullum's England Test coach exit
"Former England captain Ben Stokes desires to coach the national team in the future. He is currently pursuing his Level Three coaching qualification while still playing. Stokes confirmed his international playing career has concluded, dismissing Ashes return speculation. He expressed surprise at Joe Root's appointment as Test captain over Harry Brook. Stokes praised Stephen Fleming as the new Test coach and wished Root success.
"Ben Stokes has said he would "absolutely" love to coach England one day, as he also suggested Brendon McCullum would still be in charge of the Test team had he not announced his own international retirement weeks beforehand.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:12 PM'It's my fault': Ben Stokes blames himself for Brendon McCullum's England Test coach exit
Former England captain Ben Stokes desires to coach the national team in the future. He is currently pursuing his Level Three coaching qualification while still playing. Stokes confirmed his international playing career has concluded, dismissing Ashes return speculation. He expressed surprise at Joe Root's appointment as Test captain over Harry Brook. Stokes praised Stephen Fleming as the new Test coach and wished Root success.
- Sky Sports—Stokes confirms England coach ambitions, reveals McCullum exit 'surprise'
Ben Stokes has said he would "absolutely" love to coach England one day, as he also suggested Brendon McCullum would still be in charge of the Test team had he not announced his own international retirement weeks beforehand.
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