Langer backed as England Test coach frontrunner
Justin Langer has emerged as the leading candidate to become England’s next Test head coach after Brendon McCullum‘s dismissal, with former Australia coach Darren Lehmann endorsing his appointment.
Lehmann, now coaching Northamptonshire, said he has not been contacted for the role but believes Langer would be an excellent choice. He oversaw Australia’s 5-0 Ashes whitewash. That series took place in 2013-14. He stepped down in 2018 after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, though