Tag: Justin Langer

Steve Smith was ‘mimicking Chris Rogers not mocking Jack Leach’: Aussie coach Justin Langer

Earlier England fans had lashed out at the right-handed batsman and accused him of mocking the glasses-wearing Jack Leach, who helped England win the third Test at Headingley.

September 11, 2019

Ashes 2019: Langer expects flat and dry wicket at Lord’s

The wicket is expected to turn which means that Australia may have to bench a few high profile names once again.

August 12, 2019

Cricket World Cup 2019: Australia, West Indies to fight it out for top spot on points table

Both the teams will hope to take the summit spot when the sides go head to head at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Thursday for World Cup clash

June 6, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Australia set to go unchanged against West Indies

The defending champions had a great start to their World Cup campaign as they defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets. On the other hand, Windies were also on top of their game against Pakistan, when they bowled them out for mere 105 and then chased down the target with ease.

June 6, 2019

ICC World Cup 2019: Justin Langer defends omission of Josh Hazlewood from squad

Hazlewood played a vital role in Australia's successful campaign in the World Cup four years ago and was also the number one ranked bowler in ODIs in 2017.

May 20, 2019

Justin Langer compares Steve Smith’s batting at nets to Sachin Tendulkar

Smith, returning to the fold after the ball tampering incident kept him and David Warner away from the game for one year, was in good nick as he spared no bowler at the Whitgift School in London's south.

May 20, 2019

I have never seen a player like Virat Kohli: Australia coach Justin Langer

Former Australia's opening batsman also said he was “incredibly proud” of his side.

March 14, 2019

India vs Australia: Aaron Finch, Justin Langer laud players after series win

Langer credited Australian players for the historic series win against India in their backyard.

March 14, 2019

Smith, Warner to gel with Australian squad before IPL

While Smith is set to play for Rajasthan Royals, Warner will ply his trade for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

March 13, 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner should be ready for IPL: Australian coach Justin Langer

Both Smith and Warner were banned by Cricket Australia for one month in the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket last year.

March 1, 2019

This batsman is the most destructive in the eyes of Australian coach Justin Langer

Team India will now play five ODIs against Australia starting on Saturday.

March 1, 2019

MS Dhoni is a superstar and all-time great: Australian coach Justin Langer

In the third ODI against Australia, Dhoni was dropped twice at the score of 0 and 74 and Langer said that cost his side the match.

January 19, 2019

Langer hails Kohli, compares him with Tendulkar

Kohli scored his 39th ODI hundred to help India register a series levelling win here on Tuesday.

January 16, 2019

Steve Smith is the Virat Kohli of the Australian team: Justin Langer

So far, Australia's number five Handscomb's has managed 68 runs in four innings against India.

December 24, 2018

Australian coach Justin Langer speaks about fast and bouncy pitch at Perth

Justin Langer also said his team almost pulled off a record chase on Day Five of the first Test.

December 12, 2018

Justin Langer feels Australia would be ‘worst blokes in the world’ if they celebrate like Virat Kohli

Speaking about Tendulkar’s “defensive mindset” tweet, Langer said that was a different era.

December 8, 2018

Winning can’t be a dirty word: Australian cricket coach Justin Langer

Langer said, “Be bl***y good, not just at being the number one team in the world, be elite in values.”

December 1, 2018