Carl Hopkinson and Richard Dawson, two integral members of England’s white-ball coaching staff, will depart their roles following the conclusion of the ongoing tour of the Caribbean. Their departure paves the way for Brendon McCullum’s arrival as the new head coach across all three formats.
Hopkinson, England’s esteemed fielding coach, joined the men’s setup in 2018 and played a pivotal role in England’s recent triumphs in ICC global events. He was instrumental in the team’s 50-over World Cup victory on home soil in 2019 and the T20 World Cup triumph in Australia in November 2022.
Dawson, a former offspinner who represented England in seven Tests between 2001 and 2003, served as head coach of the Young Lions team that reached the Under-19 World Cup final in 2022. He joined the senior coaching team ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Reflecting on his time with England, Hopkinson expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the coaching setup and contribute to the team’s historic World Cup victories. He highlighted his involvement in developing young players and assisting some of the world’s best white-ball players in their growth.
Dawson echoed Hopkinson’s sentiments, expressing his enjoyment of working with the England team and the exceptional white-ball players it comprises. He emphasized the highlight of his career as head coach of the England U19 team that reached the World Cup final and the pleasure of working with top spinners and developing the depth of spin bowling talent in the country.
Rob Key, England Men’s managing director, acknowledged the significant contributions of Hopkinson and Dawson to the success of England’s white-ball teams. He praised their coaching expertise and their role in developing young players, which has laid the foundation for the next generation of white-ball cricketers.
