Overview
- Cook wrote in The Times that Atherton’s column prompted him to consider coaching after previously not thinking about it.
- He said he feels excited by the possibility of getting involved but emphasized that any backroom choices rest with Brendon McCullum.
- Cook argued the current group features similar personalities — citing McCullum, spin coach Jeetan Patel and former fast-bowling coach Tim Southee — and that more variety would help.
- The comments follow England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat, which has intensified scrutiny of the Test setup and McCullum’s stewardship.
- He has also criticised a growing disconnect between County cricket and England selection, calling for clearer pathways based on domestic performance.