Justin Langer Resigns As Australia Coach
Justin Langer resigned as Australia’s head coach on Saturday, a day after members of the Cricket Australia Board discussed his future.
An End of Successful Term :-
Langer ends his successful tenure which extended to more than 3 years. His contract was due to expire in June itself.
However, after talks with top CA officials, Langer decided to bring an early end after months of uncertainty as to whether he would be given a long-term extension.
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Earlier this month it was reported that Langer reacted angrily when he was told about the possibility of reapplying for the head coach’s background.
“DSEG supports that our client Justin Langer has tendered his resignation as coach of the Australian men’s cricket team this morning,” Langer’s management firm Dynamic Sports and Entertainment Group said in a social media post.
“The resignation comes after a meeting with Cricket Australia last evening. The resignation is effective soon.”
During His Visit To Pakistan :-
Australia will take on Sri Lanka in a 5-match T20I series from February 11, but Langer was given a pre-approved leave for the home series and was expected to feature in the squad during their tour of Pakistan in March. Andrew McDonald will lead the team against Sri Lanka.
Langer took over as head coach of the Australia men’s team shortly after the infamous ball-tampering scandal that turned heads in Australian cricket.
He took over from Darren Lehmann, who had banned Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft from the game following the infamous Cape Town incident.
Langer assisted in rebuilding the Australian side during Smith and Warner’s absence. But their second successive home Test series defeats India in 2020-21. And defeats to Bangladesh and West Indies last year have raised questions about their future. cooperated.
Justin Langer’s approach came under question after Australian media reported that. Many of his players were displeased with the coach’s clout. However, Langer himself brushed off talk of dressing room rebellion as Australia geared up for the T20 World Cup.
The First T20 World Cup Title :-
Nonetheless, under Langer’s supervision, Australia won their maiden T20 World Cup title. And defeated England 4–0 in the Ashes, making Langer more likely to get an extension.
The saga of Justin’s contract has been making headlines in Australia for the past few weeks. Even as players worldwide have not spoken up.
However, captain Pat Cummins said the public might be thinking that extending Langer’s contract was a mere formality, but added that the board expects to follow a process that is already in place.
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“It is also true that we have to go through a process, and do a thorough assessment, and do what we are always striving to do, improve and optimize the environment.
Pat Cummins said, “It’s the right process, that’s how you stay No. 1 in the world.”
Langer finished with 18 wins from 27 Tests, but more than his numbers, the former opener, who will be remembered for the way he played the Australian men during their crisis period following the ball-tampering saga Guided the team.