'He would be good fit': Marcus Stoinis backs Justin Langer for England Test coach's job

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Marcus Stoinis has publicly endorsed Justin Langer as a strong candidate for the England Test coaching role.
  • Langer's current commitment with The Hundred adds a layer of complication to any potential switch.
  • Stoinis revealed a personal bond with Langer, recalling how the former opener shaped him as a young cricketer.

Marcus Stoinis backs Justin Langer for England Test coach's job

When a man who trained under Justin Langer as a teenager speaks about what he brings to any dressing room, it is worth paying attention.

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Marcus Stoinis did exactly that, offering a warm and considered endorsement of his former mentor as a candidate for the England Test coaching job and, in doing so, shedding light on why the rumours simply refuse to go away.

With the sacking of Brendon McCullum, the era of BazBall is over, and the primary frontrunner for the coaching position, Andy Flower, has already turned down the role in favour of RCB.

England are desperate. And what better man to bring in for this moment of crisis than the man who won Aussies the Ashes once before, Langer?

Stoinis understands this better than most. Speaking via Sky Sports Cricket on X, he was characteristically measured but genuine when the question was put to him.

"Yeah, I have heard those rumours. It's hard to know what's true. You might know more than me about it. I think he would be a good fit," he said.

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Langer has already ventured into English cricket with The Hundred

There is, however, a wrinkle. Langer has since carved out a new chapter for himself in English domestic cricket, taking up a coaching role within The Hundred , a commitment that Stoinis himself acknowledged makes the picture murkier. "I initially would have said that I think he would come and coach England, but now he's coaching over there in The Hundred," Stoinis admitted.

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He continued, "I think if he wants to do it and if English cricket wants him, then I think he'll do a great job." Whether Langer would be willing to step away from that role or whether the ECB would even approach him while he is contractually tied elsewhere remains the central question hanging over the speculation.

What gave Stoinis' words a particular texture was not just the endorsement itself, but the personal history behind it. The all-rounder recalled being taken under Langer's wing as a young cricketer, something that definitely helped the star in becoming the IPL and national side icon that he is. That's why he didn't mince his words when talking about Langer.

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Stoinis has nothing but praise for the former Aussie star

"His work ethic, which hasn't changed much from when he was a player. I was fortunate enough when I was young to be brought under his wing and train with him as a youngster, and probably I didn't know; I thought he was helping me, but I was feeding balls to him on the bowling machine and that sort of stuff when he was still playing," he said.

It is a small anecdote, but it speaks to something large, which is the culture of discipline and hard work that Langer has consistently carried through every team he has been associated with, as a player and as a coach.

England's Test setup, under the bold and expressive Bazball philosophy, has redefined what aggressive intent looks like at the highest level.

Whether Langer's more regimented, intensity-driven coaching style would complement or clash with that culture is a debate English cricket circles will need to have seriously if talks ever progress.

The rumours may or may not lead anywhere. But if they do, Marcus Stoinis has made clear that at least one corner of Australian cricket would be watching on with quiet approval.

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