Former Australian head coach Justin Langer has reportedly joined Channel Seven’s commentary panel and his duties within the function are anticipated to start out with Australia’s two-match house Take a look at collection in opposition to West Indies in November this 12 months. Langer was pursued by Ricky Ponting to teach the Hobart Hurricanes within the BBL. Nevertheless, he turned down the chance. Ponting is the top of technique for the Hobart Hurricanes.
Langer beforehand served because the Australian head coach from the interval of Might 2018 to February 2022 till he was supplied solely a six-month contract which he was not proud of. The 51-year-old needed to face conflicts throughout his time as a head coach for Australia with some gamers reportedly not happy together with his strategies of teaching. Nevertheless, Langer was fairly profitable as he helped Australia thrash England 4-0 within the Ashes and win the T20 World Cup 2021 final 12 months.
I’m now delighted to be given the chance to commentate: Justin Langer
Langer talked about that Take a look at cricket has been near his coronary heart since his childhood and was glad to take up the function within the commentary panel after his time within the teaching setup beforehand. He highlighted the importance of BBL in his life and was enthusiastic about working with the Australian legends within the panel. It must be famous that Channel Seven is accessible solely in Australia and the commentary is broadcast throughout the nation.
“Take a look at cricket has been part of my life since I used to be a little bit child. Having been lucky to have performed and coached within the Take a look at enviornment, I’m now delighted to be given the chance to commentate on the sport I really like, with an ideal firm and workforce at Seven,” Langer was quoted as saying by Cricket.com.au.
“The BBL was additionally a pivotal a part of my life, so I’m excited to be concerned once more this summer season,” he added. Will probably be fascinating to see the evaluation of Langer on the gamers that he coached as it’d deliver loads of totally different insights.
