Rahul Dravid among candidates to replace Brendon McCullum as England Test coach
Rahul Dravid has reportedly emerged as a contender to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach. The former India coach features on a shortlist that includes Andy Flower and Richard Dawson, though the report says he is reluctant to coach full-time.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has emerged as one of the contenders to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach after the New Zealander was relieved of his duties following the team's underwhelming run in the longest format.
According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, Dravid is among a shortlist of candidates that also includes former England coach Andy Flower and ex-England spinner Richard Dawson.
McCullum's four-year stint as England's Test coach came to an end after the team's 2-1 home series defeat to New Zealand. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it believed "the time is right to make a change" ahead of next year's Ashes, although McCullum will continue as head coach of England's ODI and T20I teams.
DRAVID IN THE MIX
The report described Dravid as an attractive candidate because of his meticulous coaching style and vast experience across formats.
The 53-year-old oversaw one of India's most successful recent phases, guiding the team to the 2024 T20 World Cup title and the 2023 World Test Championship final. His work with India's senior side and age-group teams has earned widespread praise for player development and long-term planning.
However, the report added that Dravid is not keen on returning to a full-time coaching role.
"Dravid has no desire to coach full-time, but the England Test job would allow him extended periods at home and the chance to help keep alive his favourite format of the game. England, at the very least, should gauge his interest," the Daily Telegraph reported.
OTHER CANDIDATES
Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower is understood to be one of the frontrunners for the role. Flower remains England's most successful coach in the modern era, having led the side to three Ashes series victories and the No. 1 Test ranking.
He has also built an impressive record in franchise cricket, including back-to-back IPL titles with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Richard Dawson, currently Glamorgan's head coach, is also in contention after earning a reputation as a tactically astute coach in county cricket.
The report added that Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara, England Lions coach Andrew Flintoff, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson and former Australia coach Justin Langer are also being considered as England begin their search for a new Test coach ahead of a crucial Ashes cycle.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has emerged as one of the contenders to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach after the New Zealander was relieved of his duties following the team's underwhelming run in the longest format.
According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, Dravid is among a shortlist of candidates that also includes former England coach Andy Flower and ex-England spinner Richard Dawson.
McCullum's four-year stint as England's Test coach came to an end after the team's 2-1 home series defeat to New Zealand. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it believed "the time is right to make a change" ahead of next year's Ashes, although McCullum will continue as head coach of England's ODI and T20I teams.
DRAVID IN THE MIX
The report described Dravid as an attractive candidate because of his meticulous coaching style and vast experience across formats.
The 53-year-old oversaw one of India's most successful recent phases, guiding the team to the 2024 T20 World Cup title and the 2023 World Test Championship final. His work with India's senior side and age-group teams has earned widespread praise for player development and long-term planning.
However, the report added that Dravid is not keen on returning to a full-time coaching role.
"Dravid has no desire to coach full-time, but the England Test job would allow him extended periods at home and the chance to help keep alive his favourite format of the game. England, at the very least, should gauge his interest," the Daily Telegraph reported.
OTHER CANDIDATES
Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower is understood to be one of the frontrunners for the role. Flower remains England's most successful coach in the modern era, having led the side to three Ashes series victories and the No. 1 Test ranking.
He has also built an impressive record in franchise cricket, including back-to-back IPL titles with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Richard Dawson, currently Glamorgan's head coach, is also in contention after earning a reputation as a tactically astute coach in county cricket.
The report added that Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara, England Lions coach Andrew Flintoff, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson and former Australia coach Justin Langer are also being considered as England begin their search for a new Test coach ahead of a crucial Ashes cycle.
