Rahul Dravid among candidates to replace Brendon McCullum as England Test coach

According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, Dravid features on a shortlist of candidates being considered by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to succeed McCullum. The list also includes former England coach Andy Flower and ex-England spinner Richard Dawson.

McCullum's four-year stint as England's Test coach came to an end after the New Zealand series, with the ECB deciding "the time is right to make a change" ahead of next year's Ashes. The former New Zealand captain will, however, continue as England's white-ball coach.

During his tenure, McCullum oversaw 49 Tests, winning 27 and losing 20. England enjoyed greater success at home, winning 18 of 28 matches, but struggled overseas with just nine victories in 21 Tests, including series defeats in India (2023-24) and Pakistan (2024-25).