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Cameron Bancroft only managed to gather 44 runs in the first two Ashes Test matches and was dropped from the third Ashes Test. (Photo:AFP)

‘Cameron Bancroft is not at his best’: Langer on dropping Bancroft for 3rd Ashes Test

However, despite failing in the first two Ashes Test matches, Langer is optimistic about Bancroft's future.

22 Aug 2019 9:47 PM

Steve Smith suffered a delayed concussion after being hit on the neck and was later ruled out of the third match starting at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday. Labuschagne, who replaced Smith as test cricket’s first concussion substitution, was struck on the protective face grill of his helmet on his second ball. (Photo:AFP)

'We’re here to win Ashes, not to see how many helmets we can hit': Justin Langer

Langer said Australia, who lead the five-match series 1-0, would not alter their strategy in response.

21 Aug 2019 6:55 PM

Both Warner and Smith played their first Test match after facing a one-year ban for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal against South Africa in 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: Coach Justin Langer expects Warner to perform in second Test

Warner was able to score just ten runs in the first Test match.

13 Aug 2019 1:48 PM

Smith also surpassed Kohli to become the second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries. (Photo: AFP)

'Smith, best batsman in the world along with Virat Kohli': Justin Langer

His remarks come after Smith's match-winning effort against England in the first Test match of the ongoing Ashes.

06 Aug 2019 4:47 PM

Australia coach Justin Langer has revealed that the first six months of his job were so stressful that his wife Sue was left in tears during the time Virat Kohli's India were on course for their maiden Test and ODI series triumphs here. (Photo:AFP)

Justin Langer reveals how job pressure caused emotional turmoil at home

A tense exchange with a journalist on all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's Test future was another instance which made Langer feel too much pressure.

29 Jul 2019 12:34 PM

Captain Aaron Finch said the nets session injuries were not ideal but the batsmen needed to be ready to face top-shelf quicks like India’s Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Train hard, play easy', says Justin Langer after bruising nets session

A win over South Africa would almost certainly mean Australia lock in a semi-final against New Zealand at the same ground.

05 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

Wicketkeeper-batsman Buttler has excelled for England with his aggressive style of batting. (Photo: AFP)

Justin Langer hails Jos Buttler as new MS Dhoni

Buttler has scored 3728 runs at an average of 41.42 and a strike-rate of 120.25 in 137 matches.

24 Jun 2019 5:35 PM

Finch also admitted that they are 'improving nicely' as they have been playing good cricket with both bat and ball. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Finch credits coach Justin Langer for Australia's ODI resurgence

Australia have won five matches in the premier tournament and sits on the second position on the points table.

24 Jun 2019 3:10 PM

Lyon played both warm-up matches for his team but did not feature in their opening World Cup match. (Photo: AP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Australia squad to remain unchanged against West Indies

Coach Justin Langer is impressed with Zampa's performance and is overlooking Lyon as Glenn Maxwell is there to strike the needed balance.

05 Jun 2019 5:28 PM

Australia will open its World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on June 1 at Bristol County Ground. (Photo: AP)

Australia coach urges crowd not to boo Smith and Warner

Smith and Warner faced a year-long ban from international cricket for their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal.

31 May 2019 12:38 PM

Why Gallipoli inspired the Australian cricket team

Cricket is indeed a strange sport: it draws inspiration from battlefields, on which, unlike the gallows, grass grows.

23 May 2019 12:15 AM

The duo have enjoyed a solid comeback in the Twenty20 IPL, with Warner in blistering form, topping the competition batting rankings with 692 runs from 12 innings. (Photo: AFP)

Australia coach Justin Langer welcomes back Smith and Warner to the team

The duo returned to the national side for a World Cup training camp Friday in Brisbane after serving year-long ban.

03 May 2019 10:41 AM

Cooley replaced David Saker, Australia’s last full-time bowling coach, for the India and Pakistan ODI series, but governing body Cricket Australia have yet to decide on a long-term appointment. (Photo: PTI)

'Ashes gets me out of bed but I would probably continue in NCC': Troy Cooley

Cooley helped England win back the urn in the memorable 2005 series, left his post as head bowling coach at the National Cricket Centre.

02 Apr 2019 2:41 PM

The defending champions must name their 15-man squad this month for the tournament in England and Wales and Langer said the make-up was becoming clear. (Photo: AP)

'There will be one or two guy brutally unlucky to not get selected': Langer

Australia's selectors also face a bowling conundrum.

01 Apr 2019 12:35 PM

Glenn Maxwell with scores of 98 and 71 has played a crucial role in taking the team out of dangerous positions. (Photo: AP)

‘Maxwell has got the talent to play like Virat Kohli’, says Justin Langer

Glenn Maxwell has been showing glimpses of excellence as he scored 71 and 98 in the 3rd and 4th ODI to take his team over the line.

31 Mar 2019 5:33 PM

Smith, who was stripped of the captaincy and is barred from being considered for any leadership role for a further 12 months after his ban ends, echoed Warner's comments. (Photo: File)

Smith, Warner welcomed into Australian squad with hugs, cuddles

Australia are in Dubai as they prepare for an upcoming series against Pakistan in the UAE after their one-day series win against India.

17 Mar 2019 7:47 PM

Selector Trevor Hohns said after consultation with head coach Justin Langer, it had been decided they would be better served playing their way back into contention at the Indian Premier League. (Photo: File)

Smith, Warner dropped from Australia's one-day side for Pakistan

There had been much talk about Warner, and Smith being rushed back into the side ahead of the World Cup in England this year.

08 Mar 2019 12:13 PM

Ricky Ponting, one of Australia’s greatest batsmen, will work alongside the interim head coach Justin Langer and interim assistant coach Jason Gillespie. (Photo: AFP)

Ponting takes up coaching duties for Australia

He also coached the Mumbai Indians to the Indian Premier League title.

02 Jan 2017 3:18 PM

Jason Gillespie spent five successful years as head coach of English county Yorkshire. (Photo: AP)

Jason Gillespie joins Aussie coaching team

Justin Langer and Jason Gillespie will step in for head coach Darren Lehmann and his assistant David Saker.

29 Dec 2016 8:55 AM

Langer also coaches the Western Australia state side in the Sheffield Shield, and the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash T20 league. (Photo: AP)

Justin Langer to coach Australia in Sri Lanka T20s

It is the second short-term coaching assignment in less than a year for the 105-test player.

09 Dec 2016 9:31 AM

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