Australia coach Justin Langer likens David Warner to boxing great Floyd Maweather
4 years, 6 months ago

Australia coach Justin Langer likens David Warner to boxing great Floyd Maweather

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He talks it up, he is a great player by any calculations and he’s been fantastic in the team over the last two years,’ Justin Langer said. Australia coach Justin Langer on Sunday likened David Warner to unbeaten boxing great Floyd Mayweather, calling him an “absolute ripper” who will never get to be a leader thanks to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Having David Warner in the team is like having Floyd Mayweather in the team,” Langer told Channel Nine television’s ‘Sports Sunday’, referring to the American icon who remained undefeated in his 50-bout professional career and owned 15 major world titles in five weight divisions. He talks it up, he is a great player by any calculations and he’s been fantastic in the team over the last two years,” Langer said.

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Former Australia coach Justin Langer to take charge of London Spirit
1 week ago

Former Australia coach Justin Langer to take charge of London Spirit

The Hindu  

Former Australia boss Justin Langer has been given the task of reviving the London Spirit’s fortunes in English cricket’s Hundred competition after being named head coach of the struggling men’s team. The appointment of Langer comes just a month after compatriot Trevor Bayliss, once in charge of the England men’s national side, left his role as Spirit boss after overseeing …

Justin Langer drops India coach plan after Rahul’s caution
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Langer drops India coach plan after Rahul’s caution

The Hindu  

Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer was enticed by the prospect of becoming India’s head coach but K.L. Rahul’s word of caution regarding the “pressure and politics” that come with the job dissuaded him from pursuing the “amazing” opportunity. Langer, who served as Lucknow Super Giants’ head coach this IPL season, recalled a chat with franchise skipper and a senior member …

Justin Langer says no to India coach job after KL Rahul's ‘politics and pressure in team’ advice
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Langer says no to India coach job after KL Rahul's ‘politics and pressure in team’ advice

Hindustan Times  

The hunt is on for India's next head coach with the Board of Control for Cricket in India not renewing Rahul Dravid's contract after the T20 World Cup next month. Justin Langer had been head coach of the Lucknow SUper Giants, captained by KL Rahul, in the 2024 season of the IPL. Meanwhile, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath said that the …

Justin Langer hits out at 'cowards' in Australia team after coaching stint: Everyone was being nice to my face
2 years, 1 month ago

Justin Langer hits out at 'cowards' in Australia team after coaching stint: Everyone was being nice to my face

India Today  

Former Australia coach Justin Langer expressed his anguish and lashed out at ‘cowards’ in the national team. Langer, however, didn’t get a long-term contract extension from Cricket Australia despite performing to expectations. Langer said that he ‘hated’ the fact that members of the team went behind his back and complained about his intense coaching techniques. Earlier this year, in April, …

Justin Langer blasts Cricket Australia, reveals real reasons about why he was replaced as head coach
2 years, 1 month ago

Justin Langer blasts Cricket Australia, reveals real reasons about why he was replaced as head coach

India TV News  

Cricket Australia is currently under a lot of scrutiny, be it regarding its policies, the fitness of the players, or the infamous workload management, the Aussie cricket board has loads of problems to address and they are finding it pretty difficult to streamline things. Amidst everything that has been happening inside & outside the board, former player & coach Justin …

Gilchrist slams Cricket Australia for painting Langer as 'monster'
2 years, 11 months ago

Gilchrist slams Cricket Australia for painting Langer as 'monster'

India TV News  

Highlights Langer stepped down as head coach after being offered a short-term contract Langer guided Australia to its maiden T20 World Cup title and dominant Ashes victory Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist on Monday launched a scathing attack on Cricket Australia, saying the board portrayed former head coach Justin Langer as a “monster”. "I don't care to listen to any …

'Cowardly' cricket bosses are forced to explain why they dumped Justin Langer as Australian coach
2 years, 11 months ago

'Cowardly' cricket bosses are forced to explain why they dumped Justin Langer as Australian coach

Daily Mail  

Perception the 'NSW mafia' and player power led to demise of Langer as coach He was only offered six-month extension despite winning Ashes just days before Justin Langer was dumped as Australian cricket coach for 'team unity' after players staged a revolt, Cricket Australia has admitted. Cricket Australia's decision to force Justin Langer out of the national team has been …

Justin Langer has done an amazing job: Aaron Finch throws weight behind head coach ahead of contract talks
2 years, 11 months ago

Justin Langer has done an amazing job: Aaron Finch throws weight behind head coach ahead of contract talks

India Today  

Australia's limited-overs captain Aaron Finch heaped praise on head coach Justin Langer on Friday, saying he had done a "fantastic job" amid an ongoing impasse over his contract extension. Langer's contract has been a topic of heated discussion after Cricket Australia put off talks until after the Ashes, where he led the team to an emphatic 4-0 series win triumph …

Justin Langer has done ‘unbelievable work’ with Australia - Finch
2 years, 11 months ago

Justin Langer has done ‘unbelievable work’ with Australia - Finch

The Hindu  

Australia captain Aaron Finch praised Justin Langer’s “unbelievable work” in his team’s recent success but did not comment on whether he would like Langer to continue as head coach. Langer’s contract extension will be up for discussion and both Finch and Test captain Pat Cummins are likely to be consulted by Cricket Australia before a final decision is made. To …

Justin Langer 'content' with Australia's success in T20 World Cup and the Ashes, ready for contract talks
2 years, 11 months ago

Justin Langer 'content' with Australia's success in T20 World Cup and the Ashes, ready for contract talks

India Today  

Australia head coach Justin Langer said that he is ready for talks over his contract with Cricket Australia after a good period for the team in which they won the T20 World Cup and then dominated England in the Ashes. Langer said that he knew these conversations happened after the two competitions and he is now ready now that Australia …

T20 World Cup 2021: Australia coach Justin Langer hails David Warner's work ethic and hunger for runs
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Australia coach Justin Langer hails David Warner's work ethic and hunger for runs

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35-year-old Warner had been short of game time and runs over the past 12 months but made a welcome return to form on Saturday, smashing an unbeaten 89 — the highest score by an Australian at a T20 World Cup Abu Dhabi: Australia coach Justin Langer on Sunday hailed explosive opener David Warner’s work ethic and hunger for runs, saying …

Cricket Australia insists Justin Langer is the right person to lead Australia, but won't decide his future until after the summer
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia insists Justin Langer is the right person to lead Australia, but won't decide his future until after the summer

ABC  

Cricket Australia insists Justin Langer is the right person to lead the men's national team this summer, but will not commit to re-signing him before the end of the Ashes series next year. Key points: CA chief executive Nick Hockley says there is "ample time" before Justin Langer's contract runs out next year Langer's position as Australian men's coach has …

Usman Khawaja backs embattled Aussie coach Justin Langer, urges players to stop undermining him
3 years, 4 months ago

Usman Khawaja backs embattled Aussie coach Justin Langer, urges players to stop undermining him

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The Australian coach’s position has come under heavy scrutiny since last week amid dressing room leaks about his intensity and mood swings that have not gone down well with the players. Melbourne: Out-of-favour opener Usman Khawaja, who clashed with Justin Langer during Australia’s tour of UAE in 2018, has backed the embattled coach to continue in the position through the …

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley releases statement backing coach Justin Langer
3 years, 4 months ago

Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley releases statement backing coach Justin Langer

India TV News  

The Chief Executive Officer of Cricket Australia Nick Hockley released a statement on Wednesday in support of coach Justin Langer. Ahead of the T20 World Cup in UAE and an Ashes series at home later in the year, Langer was in the news again after reports of a heated argument with a Cricket Australia staff member over a video of …

Justin Langer on coaching Australia: I absolutely love my job, aspiring to be a great coach
3 years, 6 months ago

Justin Langer on coaching Australia: I absolutely love my job, aspiring to be a great coach

India Today  

Australia head coach Justin Langer admitted he is not a great coach yet and is aspiring to be one but also said that he wants to stay in the job beyond his contract. Langer opened up on the reports suggesting players criticised his coaching style, saying he was “hurt” by the way player feedback had been represented. I’m absolutely committed, …

Langer says reports of player discontent a 'wake-up call'
3 years, 11 months ago

Langer says reports of player discontent a 'wake-up call'

The Hindu  

Australia's national cricket coach Justin Langer said media reports that his coaching style had caused discontent in the dressing room will serve as a "wake-up call." The Sydney Morning Herald reported last week that Langer's style had worn thin with players, with an unnamed source saying senior members of the squad were frustrated by the atmosphere among the group. absolutely, …

Justin Langer's management style not popular among some players - report - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Justin Langer's management style not popular among some players - report - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Australia head coach Justin Langer’s coaching style has not gone down well with some of the players of his team, a report from Australian daily Sydney Morning Herald has claimed. Langer said the insinuations “couldn’t be further from truth.” The report suggested Langer was no longer able to cope with demands of being a three-format coach. “Dressing-room sources say that …

Justin Langer: Australia's bowlers have improved in the last two years - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Justin Langer: Australia's bowlers have improved in the last two years - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Australia head coach Justin Langer can’t wait to see his bowlers have a go at Virat Kohli and his men in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. “If I go back to that time, we lost a toss at the MCG after winning the Perth Test match - lost the toss on possibly the flattest wicket I’ve seen in Test cricket. Mitchell …

Langer: Australia is respected again after ball-tampering scandal
4 years, 4 months ago

Langer: Australia is respected again after ball-tampering scandal

The Hindu  

Australia coach Justin Langer believes his team has regained the respect of international cricket after the ball-tampering scandal of 2018 that shattered the country’s reputation. “The team had made a terrible judgment in South Africa and, individually and collectively, we paid the price,” Langer said in a video call from the team’s training base in Southampton. We had to make …

Australia vs New Zealand: Coach Justin Langer brushes off David Warner's injury concerns, says batsman is raring to go for Boxing Day Test
5 years ago

Australia vs New Zealand: Coach Justin Langer brushes off David Warner's injury concerns, says batsman is raring to go for Boxing Day Test

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Australia coach Justin Langer brushed off opener David Warner’s injury concerns and said that the batsman is raring to go for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against New Zealand. Melbourne: Australia coach Justin Langer on Tuesday brushed off opener David Warner’s injury concerns and said that the batsman is raring to go for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against New …

Ashes 2019: Justin Langer backs 'world class' David Warner to come good at The Oval
5 years, 3 months ago

Ashes 2019: Justin Langer backs 'world class' David Warner to come good at The Oval

India Today  

Australia head coach Justin Langer has backed out-of-form opener David Warner to come good in the fifth and final Ashes Test beginning Thursday at The Oval. "But he's also a word-class player and I've said throughout the whole series, if Davey has one good innings it'll help us win the Ashes. Terming Warner a "match-winner", the Australian head coach said …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Australia head coach Justin Langer requests fans to not boo Steve Smith and David Warner
5 years, 7 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Australia head coach Justin Langer requests fans to not boo Steve Smith and David Warner

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Australia head coach Justin Langer has called on fans to show Steve Smith and David Warner respect in the World Cup and not jeer them. London: Australia head coach Justin Langer has called on fans to show Steve Smith and David Warner respect in the World Cup and not jeer them. The pair, who both recently completed bans for ball-tampering, …

India vs Australia: Australia coach Justin Langer backs under-fire Aaron Finch
5 years, 10 months ago

India vs Australia: Australia coach Justin Langer backs under-fire Aaron Finch

The Hindu  

Australia coach Justin Langer on Thursday promised unwavering support for out-of-form Aaron Finch, saying he has no doubts that the limited-overs skipper will soon find his mojo back. “He’s such a good player, such a good person, captain of the team, we know he’ll come good,” Langer was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. READ: Glenn Maxwell: 'It would be nice …

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