Australia name Justin Langer as new head coach – how Twitter reacts

Langer will take over from Darren Lehmann
who resigned in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal

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Langer replaces Darren Lehmann, who was one of the fall guys
after Australia were caught using sandpaper to tamper with the ball
during a Test match against South Africa in March. As a result of
the scandal, Lehmann resigned from his post. Captain Steve Smith,
vice-captain David Warner and batsman Cameron Bancroft all received
lengthy bans.

Former Test opening batsman Langer is currently coach of
Western Australia and Perth Scorchers. He will start his new role
on 22 March after signing a four-year deal with Cricket
Australia.  

The 47-year-old will oversee “the rebirth and rebranding of the
national men’s outfit” across all formats, Cricket.com.au reports. He will also sit on the
player review panel.

Langer described his new appointment as “humbling.” He
thanked the Western Cricket Association and the Perth Scorchers for
their support over the past six seasons, as well as his
family.

He also expressed his enthusiam for the new role. “I am
very excited about the scope I now have to coach the country that
supported me so much in my cricketing career.

“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.

“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.”

As a player Langer scored 7,696 runs in 105 Test matches
for Australia at an average of 45.27 and including 23
centuries.

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