Justin Langer has accused Cricket Australia of nonsense politics. Under the head coach of Justin Langer, the Australian cricket team won the Ashes series against England and the 2021 T20 World Cup. Despite this, his contract was extended for only 6 months. Langer resigned as head coach in February 2022, rejecting a six-month extension in his contract.
At that time there were reports that he had a rift with Cricket Australia. Then many Australian legends including Mark Waugh, Steve Waugh, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and the late Shane Warne condemned the treatment of Justin Langer. Now Langer has told what the interim president of Cricket Australia Richard Freudenstein told him? Langer told the story behind the closed room at an event at the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Perth.
Langer said, ‘First of all he (Richard Freudenstein) told me that it would be nice to know that all your colleagues are supporting you in front of the media. I said, “Yeah, working president, I would like to say with all due respect that he is also one of the all-time greats of fellow Australian cricket.” They are the fabric of Australian cricket. They are Australian cricket. They also work on cricket all over the world.
Langer said, ‘I told Richard yes, I’m glad my teammates are taking care of me. Imagine if you had (offered support) all this. The last six months of my 12-year coaching career were the most enjoyable. Not only did we win everything, but I had the energy. I was focused and happy, apart from dirty politics.’
Justin Langer also clarified that he hasn’t spoken to anyone about becoming England’s coach after Chris Silverwood’s departure. “Former England captain Andrew Strauss called me a day after I resigned. I have known them for a long time. Apart from him, did not talk to anyone in English cricket.
Justin Langer reveals what his next move will be. His priority was to live with his family in Western Australia. Langer said, ‘I love Western Australia. I like to stay at home. I haven’t gone home for 31 years.