Marcus Trescothick, the former England batter and current assistant coach of the Test team, is eagerly anticipating the chance to make his case as the next white-ball head coach. With Matthew Mott's departure in July, Trescothick has been handed temporary responsibility for the upcoming limited-overs series against Australia.
When asked about his interest in taking on the role permanently, the 48-year-old did not dismiss the possibility. He mentioned that it wasn’t a position he had previously considered, but the current opportunity had brought it to his attention. He expressed his excitement about the role, though he preferred not to think beyond the conclusion of the Australia series, indicating that further decisions would be made afterward.
England is set to announce their squad on Monday for the three T20s and five one-day internationals against Australia. Following disappointing performances in both the 50-over and T20 World Cups over the past year, several new players are expected to be introduced. Due to the scheduling overlap, with the first T20 beginning just a day after the third Test against Sri Lanka concludes, Test players are likely to miss at least part of the series.
Since England divided the head coach duties in 2022, Trescothick has been serving as Brendon McCullum's assistant for the Test team. Given England’s packed and overlapping calendar, it seems unlikely that Trescothick could manage roles with both the Test and white-ball squads simultaneously.