'Giving Brendon McCullum all the roles was a mistake': Nasser Hussain backs Andy Flower as England Test coach
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Times of India
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Nasser Hussain advocates for Andy Flower to assume England's Test coaching position after Brendon McCullum's departure. The former England captain argues that consolidating multiple roles under one individual proved counterproductive during McCullum's four-year tenure. Flower's experience and tactical expertise position him as a strategic replacement to guide England's Test cricket through a transitional period following the controversial end of the 'Bazball' philosophy.
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'Giving Brendon McCullum all the roles was a mistake': Nasser Hussain backs Andy Flower as England Test coach
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Andy Flower is the ideal candidate to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test head coach following the end of the 'Bazball' era. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Sunday that McCullum will step down as Test coach after four years in charge but will continue to lead England's ODI and T20 teams.
