'It's my fault': Stokes blames himself for McCullum's England Test coach exit
Former England captain Ben Stokes desires to coach the national team in the future. He is currently pursuing his Level Three coaching qualification while still playing. Stokes confirmed his international playing career has concluded, dismissing Ashes return speculation. He expressed surprise at Joe Root's appointment as Test captain over Harry Brook. Stokes praised Stephen Fleming as the new Test…
Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has admitted he is responsible for former all-rounder Brendon McCullum's departure from the national coaching team. The 35-year-old revealed this on the For The Love of Cricket podcast. Stokes, who recently retired from international cricket after a successful career, expressed his ambition to become a coach in the future.
He also addressed the decision to appoint Joe Root as England's Test captain, noting his surprise at the choice of vice-captain Harry Brook not being made captain. Despite this, Stokes expressed confidence in Root's ability to succeed in his second stint as captain and praised new coach Stephen Fleming.
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