Justin Langer frontrunner for England coach job; Shastri, Dravid not in the race
Justin Langer has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next England Test cricket coach following the departure of Brendon McCullum. The England and Wales Cricket Board is currently navigating contractual hurdles regarding Langer's existing franchise commitments.
Why it matters
The appointment is a critical decision for the future of English Test cricket following a period of inconsistent performance.
TimesofIndia.com in London: Former Australia opener and coach Justin Langer has emerged as the leading contender to become England's next Test head coach after Brendon McCullum was sacked from the role last week.Langer is understood to be at the top of the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) shortlist. However, it remains to be seen how his commitments with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred. Strong indications suggest Langer could part ways with LSG and discussions with the ECB will unfold in the coming days.TimesofIndia.com also understands that former India head coaches Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid are not in contention for the role.
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