Justin Langer emerges as a key contender for England's Test head coach role following Brendon McCullum's departure and the collapse of the Bazball era.
The Australian is reportedly leading the priority race
Jul 18, 2026
09:52 am
What's the storyThe departure of Brendon McCullum as England's Test head coach has opened a major vacancy in world cricket.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is on the lookout for a new red-ball coach after McCullum's disappointing tenure, which saw England lose the Ashes 4-1 in Australia and suffer eight defeats in their next 12 Tests.
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