Cricket Australia insists no appointment has been made to the vacant national men’s head coaching position despite reports that former Test opener Justin Langer has won the job. Australia are on the hunt for a new coach following Darren Lehmann’s resignation last month in the wake of the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal, with Langer presumed to be a leading contender.
The West Australian reported on Wednesday that the Cricket Australia board will ratify Langer’s appointment on Friday.
“The process to be undertaken for the appointment of a new Australian men’s head coach will be discussed and agreed at the CA board meeting this Friday,” a CA spokesperson said in a statement.
“No appointment has been made, and nor will any candidate be put to the board for ratification on Friday.
“We expect to have a clearer understanding of the approach and appointment timelines following this meeting.”
Langer has coached Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers since 2012 and has long been considered the natural successor to Lehmann. Speaking to PerthNow earlier this month, Langer said he’d consider putting his hand up for the job but admitted its relentless nature could be a deterrent.
