Justin Langer

'When he gets going, he scores hundreds': Coach Justin Langer defends opener Aaron Finch

The 32-year-old batsman has failed to make full use of the opportunity provided at the top of the order, resulting in questions over his ability to deliver the goods in a crucial series against India. 

Jan 16, 2019, 11:09 AM IST

Ashton Turner called up as Mitchell Marsh cover for first India ODI

 Australia have called in uncapped batsman Ashton Turner into the squad as cover for Mitchell Marsh for the opening ODI against India on Saturday at the SCG. 

Jan 10, 2019, 17:56 PM IST

Cheteshwar Pujara's concentration better than Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid : Justin Langer

 India won the four-match Test series 2-1 against Australia, with Pujara fetching the Man of the Series award with a total of 521 runs, including three hundreds. 

Jan 10, 2019, 17:51 PM IST

Veteran Peter Siddle back in Australian squad after 8 years, to play in ODI series against India

The hosts were ranked amongst the worst performers in the death overs last year with Siddle entrusted the responsibility of rectifying the trend ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup in June.

Jan 09, 2019, 14:07 PM IST

Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara difference between India and Australia: Aussie coach

"At this stage, the difference in the series is Pujara and Kohli, if we're frank," says Justin Langer.

Dec 31, 2018, 11:22 AM IST

Close bond off the field makes our bowling attack an unstoppable force: Australian pacers

However, coach Justin Langer believes that the unit has so far failed to fire at the level which it is capable of in the Test series against India.

Dec 24, 2018, 21:06 PM IST

There is 'a bit of Aussie humour' in Tim Paine-Virat Kohli's verbal exchanges: Justin Langer

The war of words between Tim Paine and Virat Kohli was a throwback to the heydays of Australian cricket for coach Justin Langer, who saw in it "a bit of Aussie humour".

Dec 24, 2018, 13:53 PM IST

Justin Langer hints at Steve Smith, David Warner's potential return against Pakistan

Smith and Warner were handed year-long bans by Cricket Australia from international cricket and  Australia's domestic Sheffield Shield and Big Bash League for their role in ball-tampering scaldal in South Africa.

Dec 24, 2018, 12:44 PM IST

After war of words in Perth, Tim Paine lauds Virat Kohli

The pair had heated exchanges during the second Test at Perth Stadium, prompting the umpire to intervene. Australia won that game by 146 runs to level the four-match series at 1-1.

Dec 24, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

Justin Langer hints at picking Mitchell Marsh for Boxing Day Test against India

The Test series is currently levelled at 1-1, with India winning the opening Test by 31 runs at Adelaide Oval before Australia bouncing back to clinch a huge 146-run win in Perth.

Dec 24, 2018, 10:48 AM IST

Australia coach Justin Langer calls Virat Kohli- Tim Paine showdown humorous

India skipper Virat Kohli and his Australian counterpart Tim Paine clashed on the field a few times and exchanged a lot of words, with physical contact almost becoming a reality at one point.

Dec 19, 2018, 16:08 PM IST

Australia name unchanged squad for remaining India Tests

The two sides will now head into the third Test, beginning December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 

Dec 18, 2018, 16:37 PM IST

Ricky Ponting reveals how ball-tampering scandal affected his plans of coaching Australian T20 side

Ponting admits that he will be most effective in the shortest format of the game in a coaching role, considering his experience with the Delhi Dardevils and Mumbai Indians. 

Dec 15, 2018, 18:00 PM IST

I'm really fascinated: Australian coach Justin Langer ahead of India clash on Perth wicket

Perth stadium curator Brett Sipthorpe has also expressed his belief that the clash may not even last five days considering the bowler-friendly conditions. 

Dec 11, 2018, 20:23 PM IST

‘Toughest pretty boy I’ve ever met’: Australian coach Langer hails skipper Paine ahead of Perth test

Australian coach Justin Langer on Tuesday hailed skipper Tim Paine as the ‘toughest pretty boy' he had ever met, going on to confirm his availability for the second Test against India in Perth. 

Dec 11, 2018, 18:23 PM IST

Australian coach Justin Langer says Virat Kohli's India are 'smelling blood'

India will be up against Australia for the first Test match scheduled for Thursday

Dec 05, 2018, 21:00 PM IST

Travis Head seeks Harry Nielsen's advice to counter Ravichandran Ashwin

While Travis Head has been guaranteed a spot in the Playing XI for the opening Test, one of the Victorian pair of Marcus Harris and Peter Handscomb will miss out on selection. 

Dec 02, 2018, 12:22 PM IST

Cricket- Australia coach Justin Langer hails chemistry of openers Finch and Khawaja

Finch and Khawaja, promoted up the order, put on a 142-run stand in the first innings and 87 in the second in a stellar debut for their opening partnership.

Oct 13, 2018, 10:22 AM IST

Australian batsman Steve Smith scores half century on club return

The 29-year-old, who got married this week, received a warm welcome from an unusually large crowd at the Glenn McGrath Oval and looked his usual twitchy self at the crease as he rattled off a half-century in 62 balls

Sep 22, 2018, 12:44 PM IST

Justin Langer to head selection panel for Australia's T20 side

Australia's next Twenty20 series is away against world number one Pakistan in October. 

 

Jul 27, 2018, 11:12 AM IST