Ashes 2021-22
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Justin Langer was everything an Australian cricket coach needed to be. Until the game changed
Justin Langer helped lead Australian cricket out of crisis and into a new generation — one that must now go on without him, writes Dean Bilton.
www.abc.net.au
Kenny Powers
Ron Walden (29)
Liz Hurley was a fan and that has to be one of Australia greatest unsolved mysteries. Greater than Harold Holts disappearance, Phar Laps death and what is actually in a Chiko Roll.
That's not really an endorsment.
Kenny Powers
Ron Walden (29)
You will have to defer to Mitchell Starc for that.
Up the Guts
Steve Williams (59)
Leaves a bit of a sour taste in the mouth after a good summer and t20 WC win. Have to think this drama will carry over into the Pakistan series.
I expect the players want Bayliss.
I expect the players want Bayliss.
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
It sure does. Full disclosure: I've worked with JL previously and found him to be a stand up bloke of considerable personal integrity. He would be feeling pretty wounded by his treatment and I don't blame him. He loves cricket, this job and the players. There would have been some pretty tough conversations last year about his style but he's done everything asked of him and a bit more besides. If I'm him I'm staying quiet about it, not giving any interviews and probably not speaking to the ringleaders ever again. He's free to go and be completely mercenary now and why wouldn't he.
MarkJ
Bob Loudon (25)
Nucifora showed those Brumbies by going on to unprecedented success with the Blues, right?
I’d suggest the Brumbies decline coincided more with the ageing/retirement of a group of once in a generation stars (Gregan/Roff/Larkham) and the introduction of the Force.
Froggy
John Solomon (38)
I think it's a tough one. Langer is clearly absolutely devoted to cricket and his coaching job, has had great success in the past year, and as a result everything points to him being unfairly treated. Throw in with that the ham-fisted way CA have handled it, with multiple meetings, constant leaking, speculation etc and his tenure really has been brought to a sad end.
Having said all that, we are all aware that a number of the players weren't happy with his coaching (presumably including our new captain), and it was only when he stepped back a bit and allowed MacDonald and others to take a more central role that we have ridden this wave of success. If JL had a little more self awareness, he would have recognised the discontent, and announced his retirement from the job on a massive high, and ridden off into the sunset (and whatever role he wanted to pursue next) as a national hero. Sadly, like politicians, very few sportspeople have the self awareness to recognise the time to go, and hang on until they are pushed.
Having said all that, we are all aware that a number of the players weren't happy with his coaching (presumably including our new captain), and it was only when he stepped back a bit and allowed MacDonald and others to take a more central role that we have ridden this wave of success. If JL had a little more self awareness, he would have recognised the discontent, and announced his retirement from the job on a massive high, and ridden off into the sunset (and whatever role he wanted to pursue next) as a national hero. Sadly, like politicians, very few sportspeople have the self awareness to recognise the time to go, and hang on until they are pushed.
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Whispers about taking over England. Wouldn't that be a kick up the arse?
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
It'd be no more than CA deserve
Rob42
John Solomon (38)
It'd certainly be a kick up the arse for England
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
The poor buggers wouldn't know what hit them
bowralhighlander
Bob McCowan (2)
Richardson has been dropped and Boland stays in for Pakistan. Ausralia name 3 spinners.
John S
Chilla Wilson (44)
Im actually ok with that squad. Richardson was flagged to stay behind earlier in the piece to help him recover from his injury
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Question without notice or agenda: who do we have across the country who is a known good player of spin? Maxi?
waiopehu oldboy
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Maybe Cap'n Pat shoulda said some of this a coupla weeks ago?
www.stuff.co.nz
Australia cricket captain Pat Cummins breaks silence on Justin Langer's exit
Pat Cummins has spoken for the first time since Justin Langer's resignation as Australia's national cricket coach, calling him a 'legend' of the sport.
www.stuff.co.nz
I love his statement.
I don't think he could have made the statement earlier. His role is not to weigh in on an employment situation within Cricket Australia.
Clearly he's supportive of Langer as a person and what he's done but it was also pretty clear that the players are quite happy that he's being moved on.