Justin Langer open to England Test job despite no contact from ECB

The ECB appointed Stephen Fleming as England Test coach and Joe Root as Test captain on Friday. Fleming, 53, takes over the red-ball job from Brendon McCullum, who stays in charge of white-ball cricket. Root returns to the captaincy after Ben Stokes stepped away from international duty.

Fleming's first task is preparing for the winter tour to South Africa, which begins once the Pakistan series wraps. The former New Zealand captain has managed both international sides and franchise setups — experience the ECB believes will help stabilise the Test team through a reshuffle period.

Root described the appointment as a strong motivator. Pairing England's most experienced batter with a coach schooled in high-pressure environments signals continuity over another reset.