Ravi Shastri to Become England Next Coach After Ashes Debacle? Monty Panesar Picks Brendon McCullum's Successor

Ashes 2025: Ben Stokes' England has been having a nightmarish Ashes series. Having lost three Tests, coach Brendon McCullum is facing backlash over his ‘Bazball’ template. While all of this is happening, former England cricketer Monty Panesar has given a massive suggestion. He wants Ravi Shastri to take over as coach after the Ashes. It is no secret that Shastri helped the Indian team beat Australia twice on their soil. In 2018-19, the Indian cricket team won their first Test series in Australia under Shastri as coach. His team then repeated the feat in 2020-21.

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‘Shastri should become England’s next head coach’

“You have to think, who exactly knows how to beat Australia? How will you take advantage of Australia’s weakness, mentally, physically, and tactically. I think Ravi Shastri should become England’s next head coach,” Panesar said while speaking to journalist Ravi Bisht.

The fourth Ashes Test, which is the Boxing Day game, takes place on December 26 at the iconic MCG. 

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Sensational Shastri

Without a doubt, Shastri was one of the best coaches India has ever had. His numbers speak for themselves. Since taking over in 2017, India has played 42 Tests and won 25 of them - which is staggering in itself. One regret that Shastri would certainly have is India not winning a single ICC title during his tenure. 

Ravi Shastri (as head coach since July 2017):

Tests: 43 matches, 25 wins
ODIs: 76 matches, 51 wins
T20Is: 65 matches, 42 wins 

There is no doubt Shastri would be a very good option to take up the English coach's job. The point is, will he be interested in the job? He is currently a part of the broadcasting team for India matches.