Stuart Broad believes the England Test head coaching role has become "less attractive" due to the rise of franchise cricket. He understands Andy Flower's decision to decline the position, citing his commitments with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL and London Spirit in The Hundred.

Flower, who previously led England to three Ashes victories, opted out due to the overlapping schedules and the stability of his current roles. Broad suggested that Flower likely preferred his "comfortable, steady job" over the "pressures of and the unknown" of the England Test job.

Broad acknowledged that while the role might be less appealing now compared to a decade ago, it remains attractive to the right candidate. The ECB is reportedly considering several names, including Justin Langer and Jonathan Trott, to replace Brendon McCullum, who was removed after a series of defeats. The article also touches on the challenge of appointing a new Test captain, with Harry Brook being a potential candidate but facing workload concerns across formats.