Justin Langer signals interest in England Test coach position
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:59 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Justin Langer expressed interest in the vacant England Test head coach role during a podcast interview. He has not been contacted by the ECB since Brendon McCullum's departure and indicated that he views the role as part of his career opportunities. Andy Flower, an early favorite for the coaching position, has declined the role due to existing commitments. Langer emphasized the importance of maintaining strong Test cricket, particularly for major cricketing nations. With the coaching search ongoing, the ECB must address their next steps after McCullum's exit.
- •Langer has not heard from ECB regarding the head coach vacancy.
- •Brendon McCullum was removed after seven losses in nine Tests.
- •Andy Flower turned down the role due to IPL commitments.
- •Langer highlights the importance of Test cricket for Australia, India, and England.
- 1:59 PMThe Guardian Sport — Justin Langer has not heard from ECB about England job but could be tempted
"‘Everyone looks at all opportunities,’ says Australian He is sceptical new Test coach can work with McCullum Justin Langer has said he has had no contact from the England and Wales Cricket Board about coaching the men’s Test team, and expressed scepticism over whether the proposed structure of having the new red-ball coach operate alongside their predecessor, Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge of the white-ball sides, can work. The 55-year-old, who played 105 Tests for Australia and coached them between 2018 and 2022, was an early frontrunner for the England job after McCullum was sacked this month, but preliminary interviews have now been held with the candidates favoured by Rob Key, the ECB’s managing director of men’s cricket. These are believed to include Tom Moody, another Australian, the New Zealander Stephen Fleming, and the English coaches Jonathan Trott and Richard Dawson. Continue reading...
"Justin Langer says he hasn't heard from anyone at the ECB over the vacant England Test head coach role which he has been linked with, but the Australian hinted at being interested.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 29, 2026, 1:59 PMJustin Langer has not heard from ECB about England job but could be tempted
‘Everyone looks at all opportunities,’ says Australian He is sceptical new Test coach can work with McCullum Justin Langer has said he has had no contact from the England and Wales Cricket Board about coaching the men’s Test team, and expressed scepticism over whether the proposed structure of having the new red-ball coach operate alongside their predecessor, Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge of the white-ball sides, can work. The 55-year-old, who played 105 Tests for Australia and coached them between 2018 and 2022, was an early frontrunner for the England job after McCullum was sacked this month, but preliminary interviews have now been held with the candidates favoured by Rob Key, the ECB’s managing director of men’s cricket. These are believed to include Tom Moody, another Australian, the New Zealander Stephen Fleming, and the English coaches Jonathan Trott and Richard Dawson. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Langer hints at interest in England Test job
Justin Langer says he hasn't heard from anyone at the ECB over the vacant England Test head coach role which he has been linked with, but the Australian hinted at being interested.
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