Will Rahul Dravid become the coach of England’s Test team? Claim of name being shortlisted to replace McCullum

Rahul Dravid among candidates of England Test coach: Is Rahul Dravid going to become the coach of England’s Test team? This question is because The Telegraph in its report has claimed that his name is shortlisted in the list of contenders. The report says that Dravid is in the race to become the coach of the England Test team and has been shortlisted along with big names like Andy Flower and Richard Dowson. The search for the coach of England’s Test team has started after the removal of Brendon McCullum from his post.

The place of England’s Test coach is vacant due to McCullum’s departure.

The ECB has removed Brendon McCullum from the post of coach of the Test team after the 1-2 defeat in the home Test series against New Zealand. However, he will remain the coach of the team in ODI and T20. The ECB said that this was the right time to replace McCullum in the Test, so that the new coach could get time to prepare for next year’s Ashes. McCullum was the coach of England’s Test team for 4 years.

Why is Rahul Dravid a contender to become England’s coach?

According to the report of The Telegraph, considering his keen understanding of coaching and long experience, Rahul Dravid is the strongest contender to become the coach of England’s Test team. Under the coaching of Rahul Dravid, Team India has created many dimensions of success in all three formats. Under his coaching, the Indian team reached the final of the 2023 World Test Championship and then also succeeded in becoming the champion of the 2024 T20 World Cup. He has played an important role in improving Indian cricket and shaping its future.

Dravid is in no mood to become a full time coach – report

However, the report also said that Dravid has not expressed his desire to become a full-time coach. According to The Telegraph, Rahul Dravid is in no mood to do full time coaching. But, in the role of coach of England’s Test team, he may get a chance to spend more time at home. According to the report, ECB can take decisions keeping in mind Dravid’s wishes.

Apart from Rahul Dravid, so many names were discussed

Apart from Rahul Dravid, the name of Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower is in the front row in the race to become the coach. He has already been the coach of England’s Test team and has also made the team number 1 in his coaching. Apart from Flower, Glamorgan coach Richard Dowson is also a contender to become the coach of the Test team. According to The Telegraph, the names of Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson, Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara, England’s Andrew Flintoff and former Australia coach Justin Langer are also being considered.