Eoin Morgan names top contenders for England's white-ball coaching role

Eoin Morgan, the former World Cup-winning captain, has named several top candidates who could take over England's white-ball teams following the departure of Matthew Mott.

Mott's tenure as coach ended after a disappointing exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup, marking the end of his two-year stint.

Currently, Marcus Trescothick is serving as interim coach, but the England management is eager to find a permanent replacement to lead the team through an important transition. While several names have been speculated for the position, no final decision has been made yet.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Morgan emphasized the importance of attracting top talent to the role, given England's extensive resources.

"You got to remember, it's the England cricket team, it's one of the most resourced cricket teams in the world, so it is up to Rob [Key] to make that role as attractive as possible. So you then go to the best coaches or highly regarded coaches in the world and say 'Well, this is a job that you want to do as opposed to having to second guess it,'" Morgan told Sky Sports.

The former England skipper suggested that Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting, Stephen Fleming, and Brendon McCullum could be excellent choices for the position.

"In my eyes, at the moment, you would go to Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting, Stephen Fleming, and Brendon McCullum. I say McCullum because I believe he is one of the best coaches in the world," he said.

Morgan particularly endorsed McCullum for the role, citing his successful tenure with the Test team and his potential to enhance the white-ball squad.

"You see what he did with the Test team? Yes, the biggest question would be how he makes it fit over the course of 12 months. You want the best person on the planet to come in and help Jos Buttler and the England cricket team get better," he said.

However, Morgan also speculated that McCullum might not have considered coaching all formats for England.

"To be honest, I don't think he's given a lot of thought yet, and if anything, he should, and Rob Key should have that conversation with him," he concluded.