Sky Sports
·Jul 2026
England's next Test head coach: Andy Flower, Andrew Flintoff and Justin Langer among names tipped to replace Brendon McCullum
England must appoint a new Test head coach after Brendon McCullum’s departure following a run of poor results. Leading contenders include former Australia coach Justin Langer, ex‑England head coach Andy Flower, and current England Lions coach Andrew Flintoff. Additional candidates such as Gareth Batty, Jonathan Trott, Mickey Arthur and Darren Lehmann are also discussed, with each offering differing levels of international experience, domestic success or familiarity with England’s player pool. The decision is critical ahead of next summer’s home Ashes series, with strong opinions favouring Flower for his past achievements and structured coaching style.