Justin Langer has expressed potential interest in the vacant England Test head coach position, despite stating he has not been formally approached about the role. The former Australia coach, who is currently leading the Manchester Super Giants franchise in The Hundred competition, is considered a frontrunner to replace Brendon McCullum, who was dismissed earlier this month.

Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Langer described the rumors surrounding his candidacy as "all paper talk," emphasizing that no official contact had been made with him. Nonetheless, he acknowledged the significance of the position, highlighting it among the most prestigious coaching roles in international cricket. Langer identified the head coach posts for Australia, India, and England as the three major appointments in the sport.

McCullum’s departure has left a key vacancy within the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) coaching setup as they seek to rebuild the team’s Test fortunes following inconsistent recent performances. Langer’s experience includes a successful stint as Australia’s head coach from 2018 to 2022, during which he led the team to Ashes victories and a strong Test record.

The ECB has yet to confirm a shortlist or timeline for appointing McCullum’s successor, but Langer’s comments have added weight to speculation that he is among the leading candidates. The decision will be closely watched by cricket observers given the high-profile nature of the role and England’s ambitions in the Test arena.