England coach: Gillespie's potential rivals
Yorkshire's Jason Gillespie is the favourite to succeed Peter Moores as England coach. But who might be up against him for the role? ESPNcricinfo looks at five leading candidates
Alan Gardner
10-May-2015
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Justin Langer
An international team-mate of Gillespie's, Justin Langer's coaching career has begun brightly but an England role would be hard to contemplate for this most intensely passionate Australian. Following a playing career that encompassed 105 Test matches, Langer worked as a batting coach for Australia before taking charge at Western Australia in late 2012. He has twice led them to the Sheffield Shield final in the last two years, while Perth Scorchers have won consecutive BBL titles under Langer. Known for his hard work ethic, Langer made an impression upon England's new director of cricket, Andrew Strauss, during their time at Middlesex together; Strauss recorded his admiration for Langer in his recent autobiography.
Bet365 odds: 3-1
An international team-mate of Gillespie's, Justin Langer's coaching career has begun brightly but an England role would be hard to contemplate for this most intensely passionate Australian. Following a playing career that encompassed 105 Test matches, Langer worked as a batting coach for Australia before taking charge at Western Australia in late 2012. He has twice led them to the Sheffield Shield final in the last two years, while Perth Scorchers have won consecutive BBL titles under Langer. Known for his hard work ethic, Langer made an impression upon England's new director of cricket, Andrew Strauss, during their time at Middlesex together; Strauss recorded his admiration for Langer in his recent autobiography.
Bet365 odds: 3-1
Paul Farbrace
Paul Farbrace has impressed during 12 months as Moores' assistant with England and will fill the role in the short term. He was lured from Sri Lanka, for which the ECB took plenty of criticism, after a brief but hugely successful spell in charge guided them to the World T20 and Asia Cup titles at the beginning of last year. Farbrace has had success at international level during two spells with Sri Lanka - the first time, as assistant to Trevor Bayliss, he was present during the shooting in Lahore - and has also previously worked with England U-19s, England women and Kent. His excellence as Yorkshire 2nd XI coach will also stand him in good stead with the incoming ECB chairman, Colin Graves.
Odds: 11-2
Paul Farbrace has impressed during 12 months as Moores' assistant with England and will fill the role in the short term. He was lured from Sri Lanka, for which the ECB took plenty of criticism, after a brief but hugely successful spell in charge guided them to the World T20 and Asia Cup titles at the beginning of last year. Farbrace has had success at international level during two spells with Sri Lanka - the first time, as assistant to Trevor Bayliss, he was present during the shooting in Lahore - and has also previously worked with England U-19s, England women and Kent. His excellence as Yorkshire 2nd XI coach will also stand him in good stead with the incoming ECB chairman, Colin Graves.
Odds: 11-2
Tom Moody
A World Cup winner with Australia as a player, Tom Moody has subsequently built an impressive CV as a coach. He also enjoyed a successful spell with Sri Lanka, taking them to the 2007 World Cup final, but has more recently spent his time with T20 franchises as well as commentating. Last year he was made director of cricket for the CPL, which he combines with coaching Hyderabad Sunrisers in the IPL. He expressed an interested in the England job after Andy Flower stepped down but ultimately did not apply. Has English experience, having played for and coached Worcestershire, but chances may be harmed by recently advocating for Kevin Pietersen's return.
Odds: 12-1
A World Cup winner with Australia as a player, Tom Moody has subsequently built an impressive CV as a coach. He also enjoyed a successful spell with Sri Lanka, taking them to the 2007 World Cup final, but has more recently spent his time with T20 franchises as well as commentating. Last year he was made director of cricket for the CPL, which he combines with coaching Hyderabad Sunrisers in the IPL. He expressed an interested in the England job after Andy Flower stepped down but ultimately did not apply. Has English experience, having played for and coached Worcestershire, but chances may be harmed by recently advocating for Kevin Pietersen's return.
Odds: 12-1
Mark Robinson
Mark Robinson succeeded Moores in charge of Sussex, where he has twice won the Championship to go alongside several limited-overs trophies in a decade at the helm. Was interviewed for the England position last year and has continued to be involved with the Lions, most recently overseeing the tour to South Africa at the start of 2015. He has developed a reputation for getting the best out of players who have struggled elsewhere - notably Chris Jordan, who went from being released by Surrey to playing for England - but his lack of international experience as player or coach might count against him.
Odds: 10-1
Mark Robinson succeeded Moores in charge of Sussex, where he has twice won the Championship to go alongside several limited-overs trophies in a decade at the helm. Was interviewed for the England position last year and has continued to be involved with the Lions, most recently overseeing the tour to South Africa at the start of 2015. He has developed a reputation for getting the best out of players who have struggled elsewhere - notably Chris Jordan, who went from being released by Surrey to playing for England - but his lack of international experience as player or coach might count against him.
Odds: 10-1
Stephen Fleming
Although he has only coached in the IPL, Stephen Fleming is highly regarded as bright and forward-thinking. Since moving from Chennai Super Kings' playing staff to the role of head coach, he has made them the most successful IPL franchise - CSK have never finished outside the top four, twice winning the competition and twice finishing as runners-up, to go alongside two Champions League titles. An astute tactician, Fleming was one of New Zealand's most successful captains during a career that saw him capped almost 400 times; he also played in England for Middlesex, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Might not need either the money or the hassle of the England job.
Odds: 20-1
Although he has only coached in the IPL, Stephen Fleming is highly regarded as bright and forward-thinking. Since moving from Chennai Super Kings' playing staff to the role of head coach, he has made them the most successful IPL franchise - CSK have never finished outside the top four, twice winning the competition and twice finishing as runners-up, to go alongside two Champions League titles. An astute tactician, Fleming was one of New Zealand's most successful captains during a career that saw him capped almost 400 times; he also played in England for Middlesex, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Might not need either the money or the hassle of the England job.
Odds: 20-1
Alan Gardner is an assistant editor at ESPNcricinfo. @alanroderick