Former New Zealand captain and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coach Brendon McCullum has emerged as the favourite to change into England’s Test coach, the BBC and different British media reported. An announcement on the profitable candidate is due this week.
Chris Silverwood left the function in February within the aftermath of their 4-0 Ashes defeat in Australia, with Paul Collingwood named as caretaker. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) then invited purposes for separate check and white-ball coaches.
The studies mentioned 40-year-old McCullum, who’s presently accountable for Indian Premier League (IPL) aspect Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), was eager on taking the job and that an announcement was anticipated this week.
Former South Africa and India head coach Gary Kirsten has been linked with the function, whereas Collingwood was additionally thought of a candidate.
Chris Silverwood left the function in February. FILE
McCullum performed the final of his 101 checks at Christchurch in February 2016 towards Australia, the place he hit the quickest century within the format (54 balls), ending his profession with 6,453 runs together with 12 tons and 31 half-centuries.
England final month unveiled New Zealand-born Ben Stokes as his new check captain, hoping for a swift turnaround beneath the talismanic all-rounder after a tame finish to Joe Root’s 5 years in cost. learn extra
England face New Zealand in a three-match residence sequence in June.
– With Reuters inputs
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