Justin Langer replaces Darren Lehmann as new head coach of Australia
Justin Langer replaces Darren Lehmann as new head coach of Australia
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Canberra [Australia], May 3 (NT): Following the ball tempering Row and to replace Darren Lehmann Cricket Australia on Thursday appointed the former test opener Australian cricketer Justin Langer as the new Head Coach of the Australian Men's Cricket Team.

"Justin was the clear standout, particularly based on his recent coaching and player development achievements," Stuff.co.nz quoted James Sutherland, Cricket Australia chief executive as saying.

Darren Lehmann announced his resignation as head coach of Australia in the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal.

The former cricketer, Langer will coach Australia in all three formats of the game One Day Internationals (ODI), Twenty20s (T20) and Tests. His four-year term as coach will kick off from May 22 and include two Ashes series, a World Cup and World Twenty20 tournament, confirmed Cricket Australia.

"There will be some significant challenges ahead for our group, but there is a wealth of talent in Australian cricket that I know will do us all proud," Langer said in a press statement, adding "I'm thoroughly looking forward to working with all players, as we strive for a successful men's team across all formats, with the support and respect of the Australian public.

On the carrier graph the newly appointed coach Langer had represented Australia in 105 test matches and eight ODIs, scoring 7,696 test runs, including 23 centuries.

 

 

 

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