The ECB has appointed Stephen Fleming as England's new Test head coach on a four-year deal, with Joe Root returning to the captaincy for a second spell.

Justin Langer has emerged as the frontrunner for the England Test head coach role following Andy Flower’s decision to remove himself from consideration. The ECB continues its search for a successor to lead the men’s side before the series against Pakistan.

Brendon McCullum has addressed his dismissal as England’s Test coach following a series of poor results. He will now focus his efforts on his role as head coach of the men's white-ball teams.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has ended Brendon McCullum’s tenure as Test coach following a series of international defeats. While he remains the white-ball coach, the search for a successor to lead the team against Pakistan is underway.

Brendon McCullum has been removed as England’s Test head coach, marking the end of the Bazball era as the ECB shifts focus toward the 2027 Ashes. McCullum will remain in his role as head coach of the national white-ball teams.