Justin Langer has confirmed that he hasn't "heard from anyone" at the ECB in a development which appears to rule him out of the race for the vacancy as England 's Test coach. Langer, who coached Australia from 2018-22, has been heavily linked with the role since Brendon McCullum was relieved of his duties with England's Test team earlier this month. But Rob Key, England's managing director, has made contact with several candidates in recent weeks, and Langer has revealed that he is not among them. Langer has previously cast doubt on the idea that he could ever coach England - "the thought of coaching England… mate!" "The Australia head coach, the Indian head coach, and the England head coach.