Former men’s Test opener and current Australia head coach Justin Langer has been inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame along with former fast bowler and captain Raelee Thompson, who is regarded as the leader of the women’s game in the country.
Langer’s Best in Test line-Up :-
Australia saw Langer’s best order in their Test line-up, where he formed a deep partnership with Matthew Hayden in what was at the time of Australian cricket’s best years. Justin Langer’s gritty career came to his name scoring 7696 runs at an average of 45.27.
Read:- KAR vs MUL Fantasy Prediction Today with Playing XI, Pitch Report & Player Stats
Langer made inroads into coaching after a successful stint in the domestic circuit. And he took charge of the national team in May 2018, succeeding Darren Lehmann. Which stepped down following the ball-tampering saga at Newlands.
Reached the semi-finals of the 50-over World Cup in 2019 before winning their maiden T20 World Cup in 2021. Justin also oversaw the home Ashes 4-0.
“Justin’s association with Australian cricket spans four different decades,” said Peter King, president of the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
“First as a player, as part of one of the most successful teams that world cricket has ever seen. With great distinction guided the Australian men’s cricket team, a team the Australian public is very proud of. “
The Most Recent Success :-
Todd Greenberg, CEO of the Australian Cricketers’ Association and a member of the Hall of Fame selection panel talks about Langer’s impact on the game beyond his playing career and most recent success.
“Justin’s record as a player speaks for itself. His record as an opener underscored one of the most successful eras in Australian cricket.
Todd Greenberg, CEO of the Australian Cricketers’ Association. Saying the set-up of the national team is almost unparalleling. which was gripping the Ashes solidly to win the T20 World Cup for the first time ever.
The selection committee also recognized the efforts of Royle Thompson, under whose captaincy Australia ended a 30-year hiatus to retrieve the Ashes at home in 1985, their final Test match.
After finishing her career on 57 Test wickets at 18.24 and 24 ODI scales at 18.66, Thompson served as a long-time selector while also mentoring future generations of female cricketers at the Essendon Maribyrnong Park Ladies Cricket Club.
In 2018, he was offering a lifetime membership from Cricket Victoria for all his services on behalf of the state.
A Worthy Incentive :-
“Raelee is likewise a worthy encouragement, giving her outstanding contribution to the sport at a time. Where there was little fanfare at the elite level. She is undoubtedly one of our great guiding women cricketers and bagged such pride. Green – she is the deserving recipient of this recognition,” King said.
“Thompson is an ambassador and jewel for the women’s sport and was part of a team of guiding women. Which included four games as captain.
Read:- Simon Harmer has been Recalled to the SA Test Squad
Who can be crediting for the success of the current Australian women’s cricket team? Raelee Thompson‘s request for excellence Greenberg said. It is inspiring to encourage women’s cricket at all levels through mentoring and governance roles.
“To this day she remains a key figure in cricket. Particularly at the Essendon Maribyrnong Park Ladies Cricket Club where she is a life member. She is highly deserving of her inclusion,” he added.
