England's search for a new Test head coach is underway, with ECB chief executive Richard Gould revealing that between six and ten candidates will be considered as replacements for Brendon McCullum, according to BBC News.
Gould confirmed the governing body wants a successor appointed before England's tour of Pakistan, though no timeline or shortlist of names has been made public yet. McCullum's departure marks the end of an era that reshaped England's Test approach through the aggressive "Bazball" style, which brought both spectacular results and notable setbacks during his tenure alongside captain Ben Stokes.
The ECB's decision to widen the search to as many as ten candidates suggests they are keeping options open, potentially considering both domestic and international coaching figures rather than rushing to a quick internal promotion. With the Pakistan tour looming, England will be keen to have clarity on the dugout situation to allow the new coach time to settle in before facing a demanding overseas assignment.
Further details on candidates or a decision timeline are expected in the coming weeks.