Australian test cricket captain Pat Cummins has again avoided the chance to endorse embattled coach Justin Langer, saying it is not his job to decide his future.
The board of Cricket Australia will meet tomorrow as pressure mounts on Langer, whose contract expires in June.
It is unclear whether a decision on Langer will be made at that meeting with Cricket Australia, but Cummins is among players the board has consulted in recent days as the governing body canvasses opinions on the former opening batter.
Ex-teammates have publicly backed Langer, who recently led his team to a T20 World Cup and a resounding Ashes victory.
However, the 51-year-old's intense coaching style has created tension within the current playing group, who have avoided answering questions on their leader's future.
"It's part of speculation which I don't think is really healthy. I just don't want to add to it," Cummins said on Thursday when asked whether he wants Langer to continue.
"That's Cricket Australia's job. It's not my job.
"I've really loved my time working with JL and we've had an evaluation process. I've been part of that, a lot of other players and staff have been part of that.
"Just like when we get evaluated. I've got huge respect for JL, really like working with him. But it's not my call."
Players should have a strong voice on Langer's job, according to Australian Cricketers' Association CEO Todd Greenberg.
"We want a seat at the table because why wouldn't you want your players being consulted?" Greenberg said.
"But ultimately, we're part of a much bigger system, we understand that. The players don't make decisions on coach's contracts, the players don't make decisions on tours.
"But we have an ability to provide our opinion and our feedback."
On Monday, Cricket Australia issued a terse statement rejecting reports that a meeting last week between the board and Langer became heated.
Multiple outlets described Friday's meeting as "fiery" and that Langer was frustrated by the treatment he had received from Cricket Australia.
