- Former England head coach is favourite for the role
- Langer’s contract with men’s team expires in June 2022
Trevor Bayliss, the World Cup-winning former England head coach, has emerged as the in-house favourite to take charge of the Australian men’s team should Justin Langer’s contract not be renewed after the Ashes.
The Guardian understands Bayliss is the preferred candidate to be the next head coach among the current support staff and senior players after a 12-month period that has delivered on-field success yet seen Langer’s methods questioned behind the scenes.
Sourced reports of player dissatisfaction at the 51-year-old’s supposedly intense and volatile approach first surfaced after the 2-1 defeat by India last January and led to several rounds of clear-the-air talks. Cricket Australia even released a statement last August backing the head coach, who is under contract until June 2022.
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