In the aftermath of Ball Tempering incident that shook the game, Cricket Australia on Thursday appointed former Test opener Justin Langer as the new coach of the national cricket team in place of Darren Lehman. The 47-year-old Langer, who is currently in-charge of Western Australia and Perth Scorchers, has signed a four-year deal with Australian Board.
“Langer will coach Australia in all three formats of the game and will commence in the role on 22 May, for a four-year term taking in two Ashes Series, a World Cup and World T20 tournament,” Cricket Australia said in a release.
“I am very excited about the scope I now have to coach the country that supported me so much in my cricketing career,” Langer said.
“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,” he added.
Langer played 105 Tests from 1993 to 2007, averaging 45.27 and amassing 7,696 runs, including 23 centuries. He has previously worked as Australia’s batting coach.
