# England Test Coach Faces Tough Decisions on Captaincy and Squad

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-15
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13563501/england-test-cricket-coach-in-tray-brendon-mccullums-replacement-needs-to-find-a-captain-replace-ben-stokes-and-cut-the-boozing-escapades
- Language: en
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England's new Test coach faces a challenging task in selecting a new captain and rebuilding the team's squad following Ben Stokes' retirement. With a packed fixture schedule and a focus on red-ball cricket, the coach must balance the needs of the team with the demands of international cricket.

## Key takeaways

- England's new Test coach must select a new captain to lead the team into the post-Bazball era.
- The coach will need to rebuild the team's squad following Ben Stokes' retirement and determine the best XI for each format.
- A strong relationship between the Test coach and white-ball coach Brendon McCullum is crucial for England's success in all formats.

> Summary by Daily Read Bytes. Read the original at https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13563501/england-test-cricket-coach-in-tray-brendon-mccullums-replacement-needs-to-find-a-captain-replace-ben-stokes-and-cut-the-boozing-escapades