{
  "id": 119204,
  "title": "Stokes would love to coach England in future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/stokes-would-love-to-coach-england-in-future",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T07:36:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cgljg1ezyr9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former England Test captain Ben Stokes expressed his desire to take on the role of coaching the national team in the future, during an appearance on the For the Love of Cricket podcast. Stokes, 35, made his retirement from international cricket official in June, following England's 2-1 defeat to New Zealand in the series. The all-rounder had announced his retirement from international cricket in June, while still playing, as he sought to complete his level three coaching qualifications. Stokes was surprised that Harry Brook did not succeed him as England's Test captain, and was concerned about Joe Root being appointed to the role. Stokes recently revealed that he has no intention of reversing his retirement for the 2027 Ashes, stating firmly that he has \"definitely\" retired from international cricket. Despite this, he has expressed his willingness to take on the role of coaching England in the future. Root was appointed as the permanent Test captain following Brook's controversy, and has now been given the role permanently. Stokes praised Root's leadership and expressed his hope that he would do well in his new role, stating that he wishes him \"nothing but success\" and believes he will \"really enjoy it\" with new coach Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand captain.",
  "summary": "Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ben Stokes wants to coach England in future.",
    "Stokes retired from international cricket in June.",
    "Root appointed as permanent Test captain."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'It's my fault': Stokes blames himself for McCullum's England Test coach exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/its-my-fault-stokes-blames-himself-for-mccullums-england-test-coach",
        "published": "2026-08-04T10:42:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Drinking culture embedded in cricket, says former England captain Ben Stokes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/drinking-culture-embedded-in-cricket-says-former-england-captain-ben",
        "published": "2026-08-04T12:16:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "Stokes on Root resuming England captaincy: 'My only worry is Joe'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/stokes-on-root-resuming-england-captaincy-my-only-worry-is-joe",
        "published": "2026-08-04T12:24:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}