India, Dec. 25 -- Current England head coach Brendon McCullum faces intense scrutiny after the team's another forgettable tour Down Under. The Ben Stokes-led side lost the Ashes inside 11 days, raising doubts over his strategy and the much-discussed 'Bazball' approach. Amid the debate over McCullum's future, former England bowler Monty Panesar named Ravi Shastri as the ideal candidate to take over as England coach.

McCullum was appointed by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) men's managing director Rob Key in 2022, following the team's 4-0 Ashes defeat. Alongside captain Ben Stokes, the duo breathed fresh life into England Test cricket, guiding the team to 10 wins in their first 11 matches.

However, England's form has since stagnated...