Justin Langer steps down as the Australia's head coach with immediate effect

Justin Langer has resigned as the head coach of the Australian cricket team. Also, Langer’s manager, James Henderson stated that when Langer was a player, he retired on top after Australia whitewashed England 5-0 in The Ashes.

Henderson added that even as a coach, Langer has resigned from his post after the kangaroos have won the T20 World Cup as well as The Ashes.

“As a player, Justin retired on top after a 5-0 Ashes whitewash. Today, despite the views of a faceless few, he finishes his time as Australian cricket coach winning the T20 World Cup and the Ashes. Lest we forget what JL took over in 2018,” read the statement from Henderson.

Justin Langer’s management firm confirms his decision to step down as the Australian head coach

Also, the firm that manages Justin Langer, DSEG confirmed that Langer has tendered his resignation. The statement further added that the resignation was given after a meeting was held between Langer and Cricket Australia (CA). The statement concluded by stating that the resignation will come into effect immediately.

“DSEG confirms that our client Justin Langer has this morning tendered his resignation as coach of the Australian men’s cricket team. The resignation follows a meeting with Cricket Australia last evening. The resignation is effective immediately,” read a tweet from the official Twitter handle of DSEG.

You can see the tweet from DSEG regarding Justin Langer’s resignation below

DSEG confirms that our
client 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

With Langer at the helm, the Australian cricket team qualified for the semifinal of the 2019 World Cup, retained The Ashes in England in 2019, won the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup, and hammered the England side 4-0 in the home Ashes series in 2021-22.

The Australian cricket team will next be seen in action on the field during their five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. This series will commence on 11th February 2022. While Sydney will host the first 2 matches, Canberra will play host to the 3rd rubber. The final 2 T20I matches will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).