Justin Langer

Australia confirm Andrew McDonald as new men's head coach two months after Justin Langer's abrupt exit

McDonald, 40, secured a four-year contract after winning praise for his performance as interim coach since Langer's abrupt resignation on 5 February shook the cricket world.

It is captains and players who win or lose matches not coaches, says Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell doesn't understand all the fuss over the resignation of Justin Langer, saying it is the captain and players who win matches not the coach.

Aaron Finch sings praises of 'calm' interim Australia coach Andrew McDonald

Limited overs captain Finch Thursday hailed the "calm" approach Andrew McDonald brings to the Australian team as the interim coach emerges among the favourites to take over from Justin Langer.

'We need new style of coaching and skill set', Cummins breaks silence on Langer's departure

Cummins, who took over as Australia's test captain immediately before the recent Ashes series against England, was heavily criticised by some high-profile ex-international players for not publicly backing Langer ahead of the coach’s contract negotiations with the board last Friday.

Ian Chappell calls past players Justin Langer's 'PR machine', supports Pat Cummins

Cummins was one of the players who had raised concerns about Langer's coaching style last year. Chappell said that Cummins should have a say in deciding Australia's next coach

Jason Gillespie not interested in Australia head coach job, says Justin Langer's exit was 'heartbreaking'

Langer, under whose guidance Australia won the T20 World Cup and the Ashes series 4-0, stepped down last Saturday after facing complaints from players about his coaching style for months

Adam Gilchrist slams Cricket Australia for painting Justin Langer as 'monster'

Langer, who guided Australia to its maiden T20 World Cup title and dominant Ashes victory, was keen to continue in his role but was faced with months of complaints by senior players over his rigid coaching style and more recently by an uncompromising CA board of directors.

My respect for values might have been taken as 'too intense' by some, says Justin Langer

"My life has been built on values of honesty, respect, trust, truth, and performance and if that comes across as 'too intense' at times, I apologise," wrote Langer in his resignation letter, according to abc.net.au.

Justin Langer delivers shock resignation as Australia cricket team coach

Justin Langer resigned just weeks after trouncing archrivals England in a lopsided Ashes series and months after winning the T20 World Cup.

Tears and anger as Australia cricket coach Justin Langer departs

Langer's long-time partner at the crease Matthew Hayden led emotional tributes that were barbed with anger at the way events had unfolded.