England's Head Coach

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Brendon McCullum has been England's white-ball coach since 2022 (X.com/@Cricketracker)Brendon McCullum has been England's white-ball coach since 2022 (X.com/@Cricketracker)

The role of the head coach in England's cricket team has been a vital element in shaping the strategic direction, performance, and development of the team since its formal establishment in 1986.

The lineage of coaches, starting from Micky Stewart to the current coaches, Brendon McCullum, showcases a combination of local and international influences that have steered the team through various phases of cricketing trends, challenges, and successes.

Their tenures have seen England reach remarkable heights, including memorable Ashes victories, a No. 1 Test ranking, and wins in global tournaments like the ICC World T20 and the ICC ODI World Cup.

The strategic foresight and leadership of these coaches have been instrumental in tackling the ebb and flow of form and fortune, leaving a huge impact on England cricket. Here's a list of England’s head coaches.

Who is England Cricket Team Head Coach, Brendon McCullum?

Former New Zealand Batter Brendon McCullum (X.com/@Cricketracker) Former New Zealand Batter Brendon McCullum (X.com/@Cricketracker) 

Brendon Barrie McCullum, a former New Zealand batter, is renowned for quick scoring. After captaining the Blackcaps across all formats of the game, McCullum is currently the Head Coach of the English Cricket Team. 

Considered one of the most successful Kiwi batters, Brendon led the team to the finals of the 2015 Cricket World Cup and 2009 ICC Champions Trophy. On 12 May 2022, he was appointed as the head coach of the Test format for the England cricket team, with Matthew Mott taking care of T20Is and ODIs. Later, McCullum became the all-format coach for the English team.  

What is England cricket head coach's salary​?

Serving as the all-format Head Coach of the England Men’s Cricket Team, Brendon McCullum earns an estimated £2 million (approximately 18.88 crore INR) annually, according to reports from Times Now. McCullum has signed a four-year contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

List of England’s Head Coaches

Name
Tenure
Nationality
Trevor Bayliss2015-19Australia
Chris Silverwood2019-22England
Paul Collingwood2022England
Brendon McCullum2022-PresentNew Zealand
Matthew Mott2022-2025England

FAQs: England Cricket Team Head Coach

Q.1. Why is Brendon McCullum the coach of England?

Ans. According to Rob Key, Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket, “For the last two years, constant clashes between formats have made it challenging for the white-ball environment; fortunately, these are easing starting from January." Hence, Brendon McCullum took over as the all-format head coach, starting from January 2025. 

Q.2. Who is the head coach of England?

Ans. Brendon McCullum, who had been the Test coach for the English Team since 2022, took over as the all-format head coach in January 2025.

Q.3. What is the fastest test century scored by Brendon McCullum?

Ans. Playing his final Test match for New Zealand, Brendon McCullum scored the fastest century in Test cricket history, reaching the milestone in just 54 balls against Australia in 2016.

Q.4. Who is England's fast bowling coach?

Ans. One of the most successful bowlers for England, James Anderson, is England’s current bowling coach.