Justin Langer

Australian cricketer and coach

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Justin Lee Langer is an Australian cricket coach and former cricketer. He is the former coach of the Australia men's national team, having been appointed to the role in May 2018 and leaving in February 2022 and became the coach of Lucknow based IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants in July, 2023. A left-handed batsman, Langer is best known for his partnership with Matthew Hayden as Australia's test opening batsmen during the early and mid-2000s, considered one of the most successful ever. Representing Western Australia domestically, Langer played English county cricket for Middlesex and also Somerset. He holds the record for the most runs scored at first-class level by an Australian. As Australia's coach, he led the team to victory in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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Langer appointed London Spirit head coach Former Australia opener Justin Langer is appointed head coach of London Spirit following Trevor Bayliss' departure last month. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2025
Ponting & Langer rule themselves out of India job Australia greats Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer rule themselves of becoming India's next head coach. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2024
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Justin Langer: former Australia cricket coach hits out at chairman after exit Justin Langer blames internal politics at Cricket Australia for his departure as head coach of the men's side. BBC Sport - Published on May 26, 2022
Andrew McDonald named coach of Australia's men's cricket team Andrew McDonald replaces Justin Langer as head coach of Australia men's team after signing a four-year deal. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2022