England’s new coach: Paul Collingwood named interim coach Former England captain Paul Collingwood is likely to be appointed as head coach for upcoming England’s tour of West Indies. His appointment could avoid a complete overhaul in England camp. It allows managing director Andrew Strauss some breathing space to identify the new coaching group, starting in June. Follow WI vs ENG Test series LIVE updates on InsideSport
England’s new coach: Paul Collingwood named interim coach for England’s tour of West Indies- Follow LIVE updates
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- Paul Collingwood was the first captain to guide England to maiden T20 World Cup glory.
- He is a strong candidate to become a white-ball coach after Strauss hinted at split coaching responsibilities.
- If Collingwood is able to push England to test series win in the Caribbean after 54 years then he can also eye Test coaching job.
- He is currently in the Caribbean after England’s 3-2 defeat to West Indies in the T20 series. He is in Barbados with his three daughters.
England’s new head coach: Justin Langer & Gary Kirsten in race – Reports
Justin Langer
Justin Langer is in the race to become England’s new head coach after his formal resignation from Cricket Australia. He took Australia from scratch after the ball-tampering scandal in 2018 to guide them to World No.1 in 2022 after Ashes glory. He also helped them clinch the maiden T20 World Cup trophy. He was only offered a 12-months deal to defend the T20WC crown at home later this year.
Gary Kirsten
South Africa’s Gary Kirsten is one of the names ECB are considering for the vacant position. The 54-year-old from South Africa started his professional coaching career with the Indian cricket team and played a crucial role in the men in blue’s World Cup triumph in 2011. He has since coached South Africa and a few franchise-based teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore and Hobart Hurricanes and is currently associated with the newly-formed Ahmedabad franchise in the Indian Premier League, where he is a mentor.
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