Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has released a statement regarding the outside commentary surrounding coach Justin Langer.
Questions have been asked as to whether Langer is still the man for the job, following last summer’s performance against India and recent failures in the West Indies and Bangladesh, coupled with reports about the team’s culture.
The statement says their focus is entirely on the upcoming T20 World Cup and the summer of cricket that will follow.
Read the statement below
“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.
“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.
“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.”
Nick Hockley says Australia have had great success in Test cricket in the past 18 months.
— Daniel Cherny 📰 (@DanielCherny) August 18, 2021
The team has literally played one Test series in that time and lost it to a severely depleted Indian side. https://t.co/mR9Oxs9C7b