Stephen Fleming, who recently stepped down as Chennai Super Kings head coach in the IPL, is set to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test head coach. 

England set to appoint Stephen Fleming as Test head coach

Rahul Dravid has emerged as a top contender to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach. Reports say Dravid is on the ECB shortlist alongside Andy Flower, Richard Dawson, Kumar Sangakkara, Andrew Flintoff, Mike Hesson and Justin Langer

Will Rahul Dravid replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test coach? Here's what the report says

Brendon McCullum's 158 not out in 2008 remains highest individual score on IPL debut followed by Mike Hussey 116 not out for CSK (2008), Shaun Marsh 84 not out for KXIP (2008), Kyle Mayers 73 for LSG (2023), and Cooper Connolly 72 for PBKS (2006).

Highest individual score on IPL debut - Cooper Connolly joins Brendon McCullum and Mike Hussey in elite list

Amid the uproar about England's performance, their drinking break in Noosa, and overall discipline, the sacking of McCullum and Key seemed imminent but ECB decided to take another route. Ben Stokes is as ecstatic as he can be and his enthusiasm was visible in a profanity-filled letter.

ECB decides to not sack McCullum after Ashses debacle review and Stokes is ecstatic

Livingstone's comments, however, can be seen as disappointment from an out-of-favour player who was dropped from the central contracts for 2025-26 season. The batter was also asked about the recent T20 World Cup 202 and he said that he 'didn't miss being in the team one bit."

'No one cares about you': England all-rounder Livingstone drops bombshell review of McCullum era

Brook suggested that McCullum’s arrival has transformed English cricket and has uplifted the dressing room to new heights ever since his arrival back in 2022.

'Has an aura in dressing room...': Harry Brook backs coach Brendon McCullum after T20 WC exit

Praising the former Kiwi gloveman as 'as sharp a coach he’s worked with', Buttler welcomed McCullum’s more hands-on and proactive coaching approach, the glimpses of which were on display during the Nepal tie.

McCullum receives backing from seasoned Jos Buttler as England push for T20 glory

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup. The list also features the likes of Rilee Rossouw and Ahmed Shehzad of Pakistan on the honourable list.

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup

Overall, England played 46 Tests under McCullum and Stokes, winning 26 and losing 18 Tests to go with two draws. It remains to be seen if England retain McCullum and Stokes as coach and the captain before the start of home summer in June later this year. 

Ex-England bowler Chris Woakes delivers 'would be a bit daft' verdict on future of Bazball

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds. The honourable list also features the likes of South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw and Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad. 

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds

Considering how England’s Test cricket thrived on McCullum-Stokes partnership early during 2022-23, winning most Test series, they have lost more (13) than they have won (12) since the start of 2024, with 2025 being their least successful year.

Ashes winner Panesar suggests ex-Indian coach as McCullum’s replacement

The idea, as told by coach Brendon McCullum, was to make the team feel fresh during the do-or-die Test. England, however, lost the match by 82 runs as Australia took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series.

England managing director Robert Key vows to investigate Noosa break drinking

McCullum-Stokes have won 25 Tests and lost 17 while drawing only two. The results started going off the mark since 2024 and England have lost more (13) matches since than they have won (12). 

'I don't know,' says McCullum about staying on as England coach in next summer

England lost the series opener in Perth inside two days, the next day/night Test at the Gabba, before conceding the Ashes in the third Test in Adelaide. 

Brendon McCullum admits errors in Ashes preparations as ENG aim to salvage pride

Head coach Brendon McCullum admitted England must improve to keep the series alive, but suggested they would not change their gung-ho approach.

Ashes: McCullum shrugs off job concern but admits England ‘nowhere near best’

The criticism comes after England fell to 0-2 scoreline in the ongoing Ashes Down Under with three matches left. The context for Vaughan's comments was pre-series mockery of Australian team age profile, which is 30-plus, by England media and players.

Ashes 2025-26: Ex-skipper Michael Vaughan calls current England team selection 'suggestions of weak men' amid horror run

The reason can be categorieed as bizarre as England's philosophy of playing attacking cricket all the time, even when the situation demands a bit of patience. Only five England batters were able to cross 50-ball mark in both innings combined including Root and Stokes.

Ashes 2025-26: McCullum says England 'over prepared' after Brisbane Test loss

Ben Stokes is determined to lead England to their first Ashes win in Australia since 2010/11, aiming to join an elite group of successful captains

Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes sets sights on victory in Australia, says 'I want to be among the few'

A late declaration on day four helped Team India’s cause, as they beat England by 336 runs at Edgbaston – their maiden Test win at this venue, levelling the five-match series 1-1.

‘We ran second for five days,’ McCullum on how England messed up toss in Edgbaston Test defeat

Here's a look at 6 batters with the most runs from fours and sixes in an innings Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, Abhishek Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Cricket | Sports | Photos

6 Batters with the most runs from fours and sixes in an innings

Sports, Cricket, IPL: 7 Highest Individual Scores in IPL Season Opener ft Brendon McCullum, Chris Lynn, Gautam Gambhir as the new season starts on Saturday (Mar 22). 

7 Highest Individual Scores in IPL Season Opener

Owing to the performance, Jos Buttler has also stood down as England captain in the limited overs. The highlight of his captaincy was England's 2022 T20 World Cup title win. Cricket Sports

'That's okay in sport,' says coach McCullum on England's performance in Champions Trophy

England went on to lose the third ODI by 142 runs - one of their biggest defeats in the ODIs. England skipper Jos Buttler, however, also refuted the claims of non-training. Cricket Sports

England coach McCullum rubbishes 'factually incorrect' claims of players not training

Sports, Cricket: Arshdeep Singh's searing pace left England without its openers, Ben Duckett and Phil Salt. Varun Chakravarthy, a local hero at Eden Gardens, laid the perfect trap with his mysterious googly

IND vs ENG T20I: England captain Jos Buttler wants his team to become 'aggressive' and 'watchable'

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England set to appoint Stephen Fleming as Test head coach

Dravid to replace McCullum as England's Test coach? Here's what the report says

Highest individual score on IPL debut - Connolly joins elite list

ECB decides to not sack McCullum after Ashses debacle review

England all-rounder Livingstone drops bombshell review of McCullum era

'Has an aura in dressing-room': Brook backs coach McCullum after T20 WC exit

McCullum receives backing from seasoned Buttler as England push for T20 glory

Meet 5 batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup

Ex-England bowler delivers 'would be a bit daft' verdict on future of Bazball

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 WC tons