Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has emerged as one of the leading contenders to become England’s new men’s event head coach.
Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum looks on during day three of the first test match between New Zealand and India.
Brendon McCullum has emerged as a strong candidate to become the new England men’s head coach.
The 40-year-old is said to have held talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and is believed to be interested in the job.
The news follows two days of interviews for the red and white ball coaching roles.
McCullum, who played 101 Test matches for New Zealand, is currently in charge of the Kolkata Knight Riders of the Indian Premier League.
The ECB interviewed for two spots last week after deciding to split the red ball and white ball roles following the departure of Chris Silverwood. Former South Africa and India head coach Gary Kirsten also remains in the draw, with the ECB set to appoint him before the end of the week.
Former Australia batsman Simon Katich and former England all-rounder Paul Collingwood were also part of the process and competed for the white ball spot.
If the ECB favored McCullum for the Test job, it would be a surprise appointment as the former New Zealand captain, now KKR’s IPL coach, is better known as a white ball specialist.
England are scheduled to play New Zealand in a three-match test series beginning June 2 at Lord’s.
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