England’s leadership planning is centred on upcoming decisions for the Test setup ahead of next month’s series with Pakistan. Multiple reports say Brendon McCullum is expected to continue in his role overseeing England’s white-ball setup, rather than switching immediately to Tests. In parallel, England are now looking to appoint a new Test coach and a new captain for the Test team. Nasser Hussain is cited as supporting the idea of bringing in Brendon McCullum for the Test coaching role, effectively endorsing the prospect of his elevation from the white-ball environment to the Tests. The reports frame the situation as a forward-looking restructuring, with England balancing continuity in the limited-overs programme while preparing a leadership change for the longer format. No definitive appointment is reported in the available summaries, but the direction is clear that England’s next Test coach and captain are being actively considered for the Pakistan series.