Amidst the rumours sparking in Australia that Justin Langer is on his last breaths as the coach of the national men’s cricket team, the cricket governing body in the country has offered full support to the coach, trying to douse the proverbial fire.
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley in a press statement made it clear that Langer would remain to be the coach going forward, “Justin (Langer) has done an incredible job in raising the culture, values and behaviours of the Australian men’s team since he took on the role in 2018. His efforts have restored public faith in the national team which is a side all Australian’s can be incredibly proud of.”
“He is contracted as head coach through to the middle of next year with the focus now on a successful T20 World Cup campaign followed by the home Ashes defence in what is one of the most anticipated series and summers of cricket in Australia for many years,” he added stressing that there is going to bo no change of guard as far as coaching is concerned till the Ashes.
Hockley also tried to shield Langer and players for the horror show in the last 10 months where they lost to India at home in a Test series and away to West Indies and Bangladesh in the T20I series in a very painful manner.
“Like many in the community and around the world, the team has had an extremely disruptive and challenging 18 months during the pandemic. Despite those challenges, the side has had great success in One-Day, Test and T20 cricket when all players were available,” he said.
The CEO further stressed that the association is confident in the leadership to deliver in the upcoming summer. “Justin, his coaching staff and the leaders within the team have an equally important part to play in ensuring a successful summer ahead for the Australian cricket team,” Hockley concluded.