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, I love my job, I love the Australian cricket team, I love the players and I love Australian cricket. I’ll be working really hard to help Australian cricket become a great Australian cricket team.

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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 …

‘Opportunity to win ICC trophies…’: Justin Langer reacts to reports of BCCI approaching him for India head coach
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Opportunity to win ICC trophies…’: Justin Langer reacts to reports of BCCI approaching him for India head coach

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer's name has been doing the rounds ever since BCCI invited applications for the Indian cricket team's head coach. LSG Coach Justin Langer during a press conference As VVS Laxman is not too keen to take responsibility for the senior team, and neither does BCCI want to disrupt the functioning of the National Cricket …

Former Australia coach Justin Langer opens up on narrative around his exit: I don't think I'll coach again
1 year, 11 months ago

Former Australia coach Justin Langer opens up on narrative around his exit: I don't think I'll coach again

India Today  

Justin Langer has admitted that he may never coach again after his unceremonious exit from his role as the Australia cricket team coach. No, I don’t think I’ll coach again,” said Langer, who was a highly-successful coach with Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers before taking the national job. I honestly reckon – because things don’t shock you, things don’t …

Justin Langer takes aim at Australian cricket 'cowards' for leaking information
2 years, 1 month ago

Justin Langer takes aim at Australian cricket 'cowards' for leaking information

Firstpost  

Langer walked away from his job in February after failing to secure the public support of key players and following acrimonious contract talks with Cricket Australia. Sydney: Former Australia coach Justin Langer Wednesday hit out at the anonymous “cowards” who leaked against him in the lead-up to his resignation, while admitting he should have cultivated a better relationship with the …

Justin Langer lashes out at indirect feedback from players over Australia exit
2 years, 1 month ago

Justin Langer lashes out at indirect feedback from players over Australia exit

The Hindu  

Former Australia coach Justin Langer on Wednesday hit out at the anonymous “cowards” who leaked against him in the lead-up to his resignation while admitting he should have cultivated a better relationship with the sport’s governing body. In the run-up to his departure, disgruntled players complained anonymously to Australian media about his intense “headmaster-like” coaching style, something he still bristles …

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 …

Senior players were not key to Langer decision, says Australia selector Bailey
2 years, 11 months ago

Senior players were not key to Langer decision, says Australia selector Bailey

The Hindu  

Selection panel chief George Bailey has denied Justin Langer's claims that a lack of backing from senior players and support staff was responsible for the former opening batsman's departure as Australia coach. He claimed in his resignation letter to Cricket Australia Chief Executive Nick Hockley "several senior players and a couple of support staff don't support me moving forward". READ: …

Gillespie not interested in coaching Australia after Langer's resignation
2 years, 11 months ago

Gillespie not interested in coaching Australia after Langer's resignation

India TV News  

Highlights The former Aus pacer says he is committed to his coaching job with South Australia Gilllespie added it was heartbreaking to see how Langer made exit from national team The 46-year-old pacer also felt that Langer handled himself well in crisis Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie on Tuesday said that he is not interested in coaching Australia after Justin …

In resignation letter, Langer cites lack of player and board support
2 years, 11 months ago

In resignation letter, Langer cites lack of player and board support

The Hindu  

Justin Langer told Cricket Australia that he quit as national team coach because he realised he no longer had the support of several players and board members, according to a report in The Australian on Sunday. “Last night I was offered a short-term contract until the end of the T20 World Cup in Australia, with the sentiment of ‘going out …

'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 …

Tears and anger as Australia cricket coach Justin Langer departs
2 years, 11 months ago

Tears and anger as Australia cricket coach Justin Langer departs

Firstpost  

Langer’s long-time partner at the crease Matthew Hayden led emotional tributes that were barbed with anger at the way events had unfolded. Sydney: Australian cricket greats responded to Justin Langer’s resignation as men’s coach with sadness and anger Saturday, hailing his role in turning a scandal-tainted team around. “It had been disgraced and dishonoured.” “We in the Australian cricket community …

Langer resigns as Australian coach
2 years, 11 months ago

Langer resigns as Australian coach

The Hindu  

Justin Langer resigned as coach of Australia on Saturday, just weeks after leading the side to a 4-0 Ashes series win over England, with Cricket Australia saying he had declined a short-term extension to his contract. "DSEG confirms that our client Justin Langer has this morning tendered his resignation as coach of the Australian men's cricket team," the company tweeted. …

Aaron Finch won't comment on Justin Langer's contract extension but praises coach
2 years, 11 months ago

Aaron Finch won't comment on Justin Langer's contract extension but praises coach

Firstpost  

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 Melbourne: Australia’s limited overs skipper Aaron Finch on Friday praised Justin Langer’s “unbelievable work” in the team’s recent success but did not comment if he would prefer him to continue …

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 …

Justin Langer may seek extension of contract with Cricket Australia
3 years ago

Justin Langer may seek extension of contract with Cricket Australia

The Hindu  

Australia coach Justin Langer on Thursday hinted that he would seek an extension of his four-year contract, expiring in June 2022, saying he "loves his job". READ : Australia opener Marcus Harris to play in third Ashes Test: Langer Former skipper and much-respected Steve Waugh is one of those cricketing figures in Australian cricket who advocate splitting the coaching duties. …

T20 World Cup: Australians can be best in the world, says coach Langer
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Australians can be best in the world, says coach Langer

The Hindu  

Australia coach Justin Langer believes his team can re-establish itself as the best in the world as it prepares for a potential semifinal showdown with Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup this week. Langer’s team booked its place in the last four on Saturday as David Warner’s unbeaten 89 steered the Australians to an eight-wicket win over West Indies that …

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 …

Less pay for more work than players upsets coach Justin Langer: Report
3 years, 4 months ago

Less pay for more work than players upsets coach Justin Langer: Report

India TV News  

Differences between Australian cricketers and head coach Justin Langer seem to be rooted in the difference in payment of fees for the documentary series "The Test", a report in Australian media has revealed. "The Test" is an eight-part documentary that was released in March 2020 and traces Australia's journey from the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa -- also known …

Had robust talks with coach Langer, team will work with him: Tim Paine
3 years, 4 months ago

Had robust talks with coach Langer, team will work with him: Tim Paine

India TV News  

Australian Test skipper Tim Paine confirmed on Friday that a meeting had indeed taken place between embattled coach Justin Langer and the top Cricket Australia management to iron out differences in the team before CA CEO Nick Hockley issued a public statement supporting the coach "There's no hiding from it, it's been a tough week, certainly for Justin Langer than …

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 …

Pressure grows on 'grumpy' Australia coach Langer
3 years, 4 months ago

Pressure grows on 'grumpy' Australia coach Langer

The Hindu  

A few months before Australia bid to retain the Ashes in a summer clouded by pandemic uncertainty, Justin Langer stands on shaky ground with criticism of his coaching style piling up in the wake of the team's recent setbacks. READ | Australia's team manager Gavin Dovey and Langer took turns to admonish the journalist for posting a video of Bangladesh …

If CA wants to move on from Langer, do it sooner rather than later, says Gilchrist
3 years, 4 months ago

If CA wants to move on from Langer, do it sooner rather than later, says Gilchrist

The Hindu  

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has said that if Cricket Australia wants to move on from Justin Langer as the head coach, then it should do it sooner rather than later. Langer has come under severe scrutiny after Australia lost the T20I series against West Indies and Bangladesh in the last couple of months. But the bigger issue, and it …

Langer has addressed concerns over his coaching style - Finch
3 years, 6 months ago

Langer has addressed concerns over his coaching style - Finch

The Hindu  

Justin Langer has addressed players' concerns about his coaching style "head on" and has the full backing of the Australia team, limited-overs captain Aaron Finch said on Thursday. The players took part in an end-of-season review with leadership consultant Tim Ford and Finch said Langer had cleared the air before flying with the team to West Indies. "For 'JL' to …

End-of-season review tells Justin Langer to change coaching style to continue as Australia head coach, says report
3 years, 7 months ago

End-of-season review tells Justin Langer to change coaching style to continue as Australia head coach, says report

Firstpost  

A source-based report in the Sydney Morning Herald said, the 50-year-old was given a “strong and straightforward” feedback — taken from 40 players and support staff — about his coaching style as part of the team’s regular end-of-season reviews. Sydney: Australia head coach Justin Langer must change his coaching style if wants to continue in his role, an end-of-season review …

Australian players not so happy with Justin Langer coaching style: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

Australian players not so happy with Justin Langer coaching style: Report

India TV News  

Australia head coach Justin Langer must change his coaching style if he wants to continue in his role, an end-of-season review of cricket Down Under has warned. A source-based report in the 'Sydney Morning Herald' said, the 50-year-old was given a "strong and straightforward" feedback -- taken from 40 players and support staff -- about his coaching style as part …

'It hurts': Justin Langer opens up on emotional toll as Australia head coach
3 years, 10 months ago

'It hurts': Justin Langer opens up on emotional toll as Australia head coach

India TV News  

Australia head coach Justin Langer said that he was hurt by reports of players being unhappy with his methods and spoke of the emotional toll that comes with his role with the team. Reports in the Australian newspaper "Sydney Morning Herald", which came days after their 2-1 Test series defeat at home to India, said that senior players in the …

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 losing popularity in dressing room, claims Australian media report
3 years, 11 months ago

Justin Langer losing popularity in dressing room, claims Australian media report

India TV News  

Australia head coach Justin Langer's intense "micro-management" coaching style has apparently not gone down well with a lot of players even as the former opener termed the insinuations as something that "couldn't be further from truth". "Dressing-room sources say that over a gruelling summer, Langer's management style wore thin with some players, who on top of having to live in …

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 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

Firstpost  

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 …

Current situation an opportunity to fix Australia's club and state cricket setups: Justin Langer
4 years, 8 months ago

Current situation an opportunity to fix Australia's club and state cricket setups: Justin Langer

India TV News  

Australia coach Justin Langer is looking at the COVID-19 pandemic as "an amazing opportunity" to fix the issues that have seeped into the country's once-thriving state and club level setups. "It wasn't that long ago that we prided ourselves on having an amazing club cricket system that fed into state domestic cricket, which fed into the best of the best …

Oz coach Langer reveals how job pressure caused emotional turmoil at home
5 years, 5 months ago

Oz coach Langer reveals how job pressure caused emotional turmoil at home

The Hindu  

Australia coach Justin Langer has revealed that the first six months of his job were so stressful that his wife Sue was left in tears during the time Virat Kohli’s India were on course for the side's maiden Test and ODI series triumphs. Speaking to ‘ESPNCricinfo’ ahead of the Ashes starting August 1, Langer said taking charge of the team, …

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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