# Stokes Eyes England Coaching Role, Blames Self for McCullum Exit

- Topic: cricket
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-08-04
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13569631/ben-stokes-former-england-captain-confirms-ambition-to-coach-side-in-future-and-has-say-on-brendon-mccullum-test-exit-captaincy-calls
- Language: en
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Ben Stokes expressed his desire to become England's coach in the future, while also sharing his thoughts on Brendon McCullum's exit as Test head coach. Stokes attributed McCullum's departure to his own retirement announcement.

## Key takeaways

- Ben Stokes wants to become England's coach in the future.
- He blames his own retirement announcement for Brendon McCullum's exit as Test head coach.
- Stokes expressed concern for Joe Root's captaincy return and Harry Brook's snub for the role.

> Summary by Daily Read Bytes. Read the original at https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13569631/ben-stokes-former-england-captain-confirms-ambition-to-coach-side-in-future-and-has-say-on-brendon-mccullum-test-exit-captaincy-calls