Overview
- On Tuesday Stokes told the For The Love Of Cricket podcast that he is doing his Level Three coaching and would “absolutely” love to coach England in future.
- Stokes said he is “definitely” retired from international Test cricket and dismissed suggestions he will reverse his June retirement for the 2027 Ashes.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board has installed Stephen Fleming as Test head coach and reappointed Joe Root as Test captain with Marcus Trescothick as interim manager for the three‑Test Pakistan series that begins on August 19.
- Stokes backed vice‑captain Harry Brook to succeed him and questioned Brook’s omission from the permanent role, while the ECB’s managing director Rob Key has said selectors feel it is “too soon” because of prior off‑field incidents.
- Stokes accepted partial responsibility for Brendon McCullum’s departure and his move into coaching creates a clear succession track that will test England’s leadership and culture during a packed schedule including tours to Pakistan and South Africa.