India, July 13 -- India batting great Rahul Dravid has emerged as a surprise contender to become England's next Test coach following Brendon McCullum's sacking after a disappointing run in the longest format, which culminated in last month's 2-1 home series defeat to New Zealand.

According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, Dravid features on a shortlist of candidates being considered by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to succeed McCullum. The list also includes former England coach Andy Flower and ex-England spinner Richard Dawson.

McCullum's four-year stint as England's Test coach came to an end after the New Zealand series, with the ECB deciding "the time is right to make a change" ahead of next year's Ashes. The former Ne...