7 May 2022

McCullum reportedly in the frame to become England white-ball coach

4:45 pm on 7 May 2022

Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum has been named as a front-runner for a coaching role with the England cricket team.

Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum Photo: Supplied

Overseas media have linked McCullum, the head coach of Indian Premier League side the Kolkata Knight Riders, to a white-ball coaching position with England.

Former South Africa and India coach Gary Kirsten has been named as a favourite to take the helm of England's test side.

Other candidates reportedly in the frame are former Australian international Simon Katich

England's new managing director of men's cricket, Rob Key, has decided to split the head coach role, with the England Cricket Board (ECB) advertising separate red and white ball coaches, according to a report from England's Mirror.

And in a report from England's Daily Mail, McCullum has been added to ECB's watchlist.