Ben Stokes Takes Responsibility for Brendon McCullum's Departure as England Test Coach

Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has acknowledged his role in the departure of Brendon McCullum as the national team's Test coach. Stokes, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, revealed that he aspires to coach the national side in the future.

Stokes concluded his playing career after the Test series against New Zealand, which followed an incident that led him to miss a match. He is currently pursuing his Level Three coaching qualification to prepare for his post-playing career. Stokes expressed a desire to lead the England team someday, emphasizing his commitment to remaining involved in cricket.

McCullum stepped down from his coaching position shortly after Stokes' retirement announcement. Stokes humorously stated that had he not retired, McCullum would still be in his role. He also discussed the decision to appoint Joe Root as the new Test captain, expressing surprise at the choice but offering his support for Root's leadership.