Legendary England batsman Sir Alastair Cook has opened up the possibility of coaching the national Test team in the future. Since Chris Silverwood stepped down in 2022, Brendon McCullum has been in charge of a red-ball England side that has yet to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship final under his tenure.
Former England captain Michael Atherton suggested in his column for The Times that Cook could be a suitable successor to McCullum. While Cook paused on whether he would be willing to take on the role of head coach, he indicated that he would like to make a significant impact on English cricket if the opportunity arose.
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“The only thing I’ll say about it is that the article had to be 800 words and Mike Atherton did 600 and used the last 200 and threw something in there,” Cook said in an interview with TNT Sports.
“Look, would I like to be involved with the England cricket team at some point in my life? I think I’d like to try and make a difference,” Cook said.
ZERO CONTACT
The 41-year-old added that he had not been approached by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) about any coaching role.
“I don’t know if it’s another piece or whatever. Right now, people are on the job and all that stuff. And there’s been zero contact. Zero. Let’s just see,” Cook added.
Cook is widely regarded as one of England’s greatest cricketers, having finished his Test career as the nation’s all-time leading scorer with 12,472 runs and a record 33 centuries from 161 matches. He also holds the record for most consecutive Test appearances for England (159) and was knighted in 2019 for his services to the sport.
As captain, Cook led England in 59 Tests and played a key role in several historic achievements. His calm temperament, longevity and consistency cement his legacy as a true great of the game.
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Published on:
January 4, 2026
