Moody keeps his options open

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Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody is not prepared to discuss his future until after the World Cup.

Moody, 41, has earned a fine reputation for moulding Sri Lanka into a team capable of challenging for the trophy in the Caribbean and is viewed as one of the favourites to succeed Duncan Fletcher if and when the position to coach England becomes available.

Having recently pulled out of the contest to coach his native Australia, which left Tim Nielsen as the sole candidate, Moody also has other irons in the fire.

Talks with the Sri Lankan board over a new deal are set for early next month while Western Australia have also approached the former World Cup winner.

“Yes, there has been speculation about this, that and the other - but I haven't looked at anything,” Moody said.

“Yes, WA have contacted me and asked of my interest. I said to them that at the end of the World Cup, I will down with Sri Lanka and see what the future holds there, like I will with whatever opportunities might be there.”

Former Worcestershire coach Moody's wife Helen is English and the decision on the next destination will not just be about cricket.

He explained: “I've got two young kids. Location is not a huge issue, but (family) will be the number one priority in the decision, and where I want to be in the next three to four years.

“Not from the point of view of geographically, but where I want to be with regards to the family and the time I want to spend with them.”