Justin Langer has not already been appointed as Australia’s next coach, says Cricket Australia (CA) amid growing speculation the West Australian has already been chosen for the role.

CA are on the lookout for a head coach after Darren Lehmann’s tearful resignation.



Lehmann cut short his stint in the top job after the ball-tampering controversy during the recent Test series in South Africa.



Langer has filled in for Lehmann in the past and it’s been reported that he is set to be offered the permanent role.

But CA released a statement on Wednesday denying this had occurred, with an appointment more likely to be made next month.



“The process to be undertaken for the appointment of a new Australian men’s head coach will be discussed and agreed at the CA board meeting this Friday,” a CA spokesman said.



“No appointment has been made and nor will any candidate be put to the board for ratification on Friday.

“We expect to have a clearer understanding of the approach and appointment time lines following this meeting.”

Reports from Langer’s native Western Australia claim the 47-year-old is the only candidate in line to replace Lehmann, but Jason Gillespie and former captain Ricky Ponting have also been touted as possible options.

It is unsure at this stage whether CA would look to appoint one head coach for all three forms of the game.