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Justin Langer cited lack of help as a motive behind his determination to step down. (AFP Picture)
Australia’s subsequent Take a look at task will probably be a house two-match collection towards West Indies beginning in Perth in late November, which is prone to be Langer’s commentary debut.
Perth: Former Australian males’s coach Justin Langer will be a part of Channel Seven’s commentary crew for the upcoming dwelling summer time of cricket.
The 51-year-old wished to proceed teaching Australia’s males’s crew long-term, however was solely provided a six-month contract extension in February after relationships with gamers and workers had develop into strained over the earlier 15 months.
As an alternative of accepting the short-term extension, Langer selected to step down as nationwide coach. Following his resignation, there was hypothesis on whether or not he would take up a training position in England or with any crew within the Massive Bash League.
Ultimately, Langer’s transfer was introduced on Friday after being extensively anticipated when he withdrew from the chance to teach Hobart Hurricanes within the BBL, an ESPNcricinfo report stated.
Shut good friend Ricky Ponting – additionally a Channel Seven commentator – had earlier pursued Langer to teach Hurricanes, after himself being appointed as their head of technique. However Ponting confirmed final week that Langer had determined towards returning to teaching within the quick time period, and can now commentate on the gamers he coached for 4 years.
Langer’s determination to hitch commentary will probably trigger some intrigue as he feedback on the crew that he departed from in messy circumstances earlier this 12 months.
Australia’s subsequent Take a look at task will probably be a house two-match collection towards West Indies beginning in Perth in late November, which is prone to be Langer’s commentary debut.
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