Tag: Langer
Tim Paine Lambasts Kevin Pietersen, Says Ashes Will Go Ahead With Or Without Joe Root
Australian Test skipper Tim Paine has asked former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen to mind his business and not influence his country's players from taking a call on the Ashes series, scheduled to commence in December this year. ....
T20 World Cup: Matthew Hayden Set For 'unusual' World Cup Reunion With Friend And Rival Justin Langer
One of Australia's best opening pairs in Tests -- Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer had dominated the cricket field in the 2000s, averaging 57 as a pair. They are back on the cricket ground but as rivals when Justin Langer's Australia's take on Pakistan, for whom Hayden is a batting consultant, when the two teams meet in the second semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday. ....
As Gambhir Seethes, Justin Langer All Praise For David Warner's 'controversial' Six Off Double-bounce Delivery
While former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has castigated Australian opener David Warner for smashing Pakistan spinner Mohammad Hafeez's delivery, which had bounced twice, over the mid-wicket fence for a six, during their T20 World Cup semifinal here on November 11, Aussie coach Justin Langer showered praise on his batter saying, "It's one of the best things I've ever seen in cricket". ....
Called Up Coach Justin Langer To Say I Want Warner In Team: Australia Skipper Aaron Finch
Aaron Finch backing opener David Warner through his bad patch was perhaps the Australian limited-overs captain's masterstroke at the ICC T20 World Cup, as the 35-year-old reposed the faith of his skipper to guide the team to its maiden ICC T20 World Cup title. ....
Pat Cummins Non-committal On Whether He Will Endorse Justin Langer's Contract Renewal
Australian Test skipper Pat Cummins was non-committal when asked whether chief coach Justin Langer should "continue on" after his contract expires following the away series against Pakistan in March-April next year, saying he would rather "savour" the Ashes victory than get into the discussion. ....
Justin Langer Reacts Angrily To Cricket Australia's Suggestions During Meeting To Discuss His Contract: Report
Australian cricket team head coach Justin Langer may have done irreparable damage to his prospect of getting his contract renewed after reports emerging from his meeting with Cricket Australia (CA) officials indicated that he "reacted angrily" when told that he will have to re-apply for the job along with other candidates.....
Justin Langer Delivers Shock Resignation As Australia Head Coach
Australian cricket team head coach Justin Langer resigned from his post on Saturday, unhappy with the short-term contract extension offered by Cricket Australia (CA) after a marathon seven-hour board meeting. ....
Ponting, Hayden Slam Cricket Australia For Its Handling Of Justin Langer Saga
Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting on Saturday termed Australian head coach Justin Langer's resignation, five months before his term expired, "a really sad day", while another stalwart, Matthew Hayden, castigated Test skipper Pat Cummins for failing to publicly endorse the 51-year-old Langer to get a new contract. ....
Adam Gilchrist Slams Cricket Australia, Says Justin Langer 'painted As A Monster'
Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has lashed out at Cricket Australia (CA) over its handling of the head coach Justin Langer issue, saying the 51-year-old former opener is being "painted as a monster", which is not the case. ....
Justin Langer's Intensity Was Not The Issue; Players Wanted New Style Of Coaching: Pat Cummins
Australian Test skipper Pat Cummins has issued a statement clarifying his stand on former head coach Justin Langer, saying the 51-year-old ex-opener's "intensity was not the issue for the players and the support staff", but the cricketers wanted "a new style of coaching and skill set" going forward. ....
