In the aftermath of England’s Ashes debacle, a surprising name has emerged in coaching discussions. A former World Cup–winning India star is reportedly being considered as a potential successor to Brendon McCullum, with England weighing bold options as they assess the future of their red-ball setup. Former England spinner Monty Panesar has advocated for a significant overhaul in English cricket, supporting Ravi Shastri as a possible replacement for Brendon McCullum after England's disheartening Ashes loss in Australia. I think Ravi Shastri should become England’s next head coach,” Panesar said. In the meantime, England has made a few adjustments to their playing XI for the 4th Ashes Test, which is set to begin on Boxing Day (December 26).

Source: dna December 24, 2025 14:44 UTC