Australian men’s team coach Justin Langer resigns suddenly
Justin Langer has quit as coach of the Australian men’s cricket team, his management confirmed.
The Dynamic Sports and Entertain Group (DSEG) announced the resignation on Twitter following a meeting between Langer and Cricket Australia on Friday.
“DSEG confirms that our client Justin Langer has this morning tendered his resignation as coach of the Australian mens cricket team,” the group said.
DSEG confirms that ourclient Justin Langer has this morning tendered his resignation as coach of the Australian mens cricket team. The resignation follows a meeting with Cricket Australia last evening. The resignation is effective immediately.
— DSEG (@DSEGWorldwide) February 5, 2022
“The resignation follows a meeting with Cricket Australia last evening. The resignation is effective immediately.”
It follows the Australian men’s team’s 4-0 Ashes win this year and a victory at the T20 World Cup in 2021.
Langer’s contract was due to expire in June. He took on the role in May 2018.
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said discussions about extending Langer’s contract until the end of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year were held, but the coach refused the offer.
“We’re disappointed that Justin decided not to accept this extension and instead resigned, effective immediately,” Hockley said.
Cricket Australia confirmed they had accepted Langer’s resignation, which they received on 5 February.
“Justin was offered a short-term extension to his current contract, which sadly he has opted not to accept,” a CA statement read.
“CA would like to thank Justin for his outstanding leadership since he became Australian men’s team coach in 2018 and for guiding the team to the T20 World Cup title last year and the 4-0 Ashes victory.
“Justin is not only a legend of the game but an outstanding individual.
“The contract extension offered to Justin was the result of a thorough review process that evaluated many factors including future requirements of the team and the upcoming extensive schedule of fixtures.
“The extension was approved by the CA Board and was put to Justin last night. It included the opportunity to defend the T20 World Cup title in Australia at the end of this year.
“Justin informed CA this morning he was not accepting the offer and would resign with immediate effect.”