Root's 99 guides England past India to level series

The ECB plans to appoint a new Test head coach before England's series against Pakistan. The board is reviewing between six and ten candidates for the role. Andy Flower is among the names under consideration.

McCullum's departure leaves the position open ahead of a busy schedule that includes the Pakistan tour. The ECB wants the new coach in place in time for that series. No timeline for the final decision has been confirmed yet.

The appointment comes after recent results that included the ODI loss to India at Edgbaston. England will need the new coach to prepare the side for the upcoming white-ball World Cup as well.