Following the appointment of Rob Key as the new CEO of English Men’s Cricket, the focus is now on the two biggest jobs that await him immediately in his new role. That is, who will be the new England manager? And who will be the new leader of the test team after Joe Ruth resigned last week? Here’s a look at some of the top contenders for both positions as Key θη’s term begins.

Candidate coaches

Justin Langer

                                                            Justin Langer resigned as Australia coach in February after rejecting a short-term contract extension            

First, Key has to decide if England split the role of coach for the red and white ball. Langer is well-versed in both qualities, and the way he spectacularly led Australia to victory in the 2021 T20 World Cup and then an emphatic 4-0 Ashes victory over England a few months later suggests he could is the ideal appointment under a wider brief. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Former England chief Michael Atherton believes Ben Stokes is the “obvious” candidate to replace Joe Ruth as England test captain
Former England chief Michael Atherton believes Ben Stokes is the “obvious” candidate to replace Joe Ruth as England test captain However, Langer’s success came at a price. He resigned in February after rejecting a short-term extension to remain in the role amid rumors of growing player unrest over his coaching style. Key even told Sky Sports at the time: “He’s a bit of a hard worker, but they’re back from the sandpaper, they’ve won the T20 World Cup and they’ve easily won the Ashes. ‘ Indeed, hard work, but could it be exactly what this England team needs? Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Nasser Hussain discusses whether Justin Langer would fit in well as England manager and other potential candidates
Nasser Hussain discusses whether Justin Langer would fit in well as England manager and other potential candidates

Gary Kirsten

                                                            Gary Kirsten’s last international coaching role with South Africa ended in 2013            

It seems that Kirsten was forever on the precipice of work in England, having previously applied in 2015 and 2019 before finally losing to Trevor Bayliss and Chris Silverwood. His credentials speak for themselves, with Kirsten leading India to victory in the 2011 World Cup, before then leading his country of South Africa to the top of the standings a year later. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Former England player Nick Compton believes Gary Kirsten would be a good choice to succeed Chris Silverwood as coach.
Former England player Nick Compton believes Gary Kirsten would be a good choice to succeed Chris Silverwood as coach. One possible hurdle is the fact that Kirsten has not coached internationally since leaving Proteas in 2013 due to family obligations and has since stressed that he would only return as a split-coach. But Test’s work certainly appeals to him, with Kirsten telling the i newspaper in December: “Your trial side has been fighting for a while, but it would be a really great project to do it. “There is a lot that needs to be done to build this test team. Maybe it’s time for England to say that test cricket is at the heart of it.”

Mahela Jayawardene

                                                            Mahela Jayawardene had a previous coaching career with England as a batting consultant            

A slightly more competitor on the left field could be the great Sri Lankan batsman Jayawardene. Although he lacks international coaching experience, Jayawardene has established himself as one of the top rising coaches in the world, winning three IPL titles with the Mumbai Indians since 2017, and also led Southern Brave to victory in its first season. of the Hundred. He has left Key impressed, as he told Sky Sports earlier: “Someone like Mahela Jayawardene would be perfect if you were looking for someone from abroad.” His credentials may indicate that he is more of a choice for the white ball team. However, Jayawardene impressed as a battery consultant with the England team in the winter of 2015-16 and recently signed for a similar position in the Sri Lankan set-up. Given England’s recent red ball cricket matches, they could do worse than hand over the reins to a man with 11,814 runs in his name in the Tests.

Any other candidate?

Paul Collingwood is probably the top English candidate, having served as interim coach for the most recent tour in the West Indies. Emphasis on the ECB, although his ties to the previous regime as an assistant coach may count against him. Could former Australian captain Ricky Podding be persuaded to take over as England manager?
Ricky Ponting had previously been discussed for the role by none other than Key himself, but even admitted that convincing the proud Australian to take over the job could be another matter. Ki told Sky Sports: “You talk about the international experience, the class he has; the ideal person is someone who would not want to do the job for love or money, someone like Ricky Podding.” Stephen Fleming. Coach Kiwi is another who has established a good reputation for himself in various franchise tournaments around the world and his appointment will continue on the subject of England, looking at the example set by New Zealand, as their approach helped to inspire the return of the red ball. in 1999 and the overthrow of the white ball in 2015.

Next leader of England?

Ben Stokes

                                                            Ben Stokes is the favorite to become England’s next Test leader            

Ruth’s deputy leader and the obvious choice to replace him. That said, the English amulet recently returned from a long break from cricket last year “to give priority to his mental well-being” and the question is whether the 30-year-old is fit to take the lead in the test. Stokes only said in January that he “never really had the ambition to become a captain”, but this statement should also be considered in the context of a loyal Root supporter who supports the governor and his friend as he came under fire after its ashes. England. humiliation. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Nasser Hussain has backed the ECB’s decision to appoint his former colleague Rob Key as managing director of English men’s cricket.
Nasser Hussain has backed the ECB’s decision to appoint his former colleague Rob Key as managing director of English men’s cricket. Confirmation of the next England manager is likely to come only after the appointment of the new coach, but Nasser Hussein urged Kay to listen to the Stokes in time. “I would take a trip to A1 to talk to Ben Stokes to see where he is mentally, physically and if he wants the job and feels he is in the right place to do the job,” Hussein told Sky Sports News. Ultimately, if Stokes responds positively to these fronts, the job is definitely his.

Stuart Broad

                                                            Stuart Brod seemed to exclude himself from the leadership, as he instead focuses on regaining his test position            

The list of alternative candidates is far from plentiful, with many not even secured a place on the Test team, let alone a leader. Brodt himself was controversially overlooked – along with bowling ally James Anderson – for the test tour of the West Indies and appeared to be stepping down from his role in the Mail on Sunday column. Broad said: “It’s not something I thought about because first of all, I do not currently have a shirt on the England Test team and I am very focused on changing it, taking a look at Nottinghamshire in the coming weeks. “In fact, I will