Eoin Morgan Endorses Brendon McCullum as England Coach

Eoin Morgan, the former England captain, has suggested that Brendon McCullum, the current Test coach, be considered for the white-ball head coach role following Matthew Mott's resignation after England's underwhelming World Cup performances. Morgan emphasized McCullum's coaching prowess, stating he is among the best in the world and has successfully transformed the Test team's approach. Mott stepped down after failing to defend England's titles in both the T20 and ODI formats, leading to a temporary appointment of Marcus Trescothick. Morgan believes that the role requires an experienced coach, especially with upcoming major tournaments like the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup. He urged Rob Key, England's managing director, to engage McCullum in discussions about potentially combining both coaching roles. The expectation is for whoever takes the position to deliver immediate results, rather than a long-term developmental approach.