Australia's former head coach Justin Langer's recent comments, in&nbsp;a podcast interview released last week, had created a huge stir. Langer lashed out at some unnamed players for speaking against his intense coaching style in the media and weren't transparent enough in their feedback which led to his controversial ouster despite the Aussies winning the 2021 T20 World Cup followed by a 4-0 win in Ashes 2021/22 at home.

While Langer later clarified his comments and said that he is still in touch with a majority of players, ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins has now responded to the ex-head coach's remarks. Ahead of Australia's home Test series opener versus West Indies, in Perth on Wednesday (November 30), Cummins told the reporters, "There's no cowards in Australian cricket, not ever. I'd probably never disclose private conversations. I think it's disappointing sometimes the focus gets drawn to off-field issues but it hasn't really affected our team."

Cummins added, "I think there's no ill will to what he was trying to do and he clarified afterwards. I think he had a think about it and clarified it, so thank him for that. But we're really proud of the last 12 months, how we've fronted up, the way we've played, the way we've conducted ourselves. Players can certainly hold their heads high."

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandya-set-to-be-indias-new-t20i-captain-with-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-not-in-bccis-plans-report-538583">Hardik Pandya set to be India's new T20I captain with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli not in BCCI's plans: Report</a>

Confirming he is in good touch with Langer, pacer Cummins said, "He'll be in and around here commentating so it'll be good. We love playing here at the stadium. My idol mentor, DK Lillee as well, it's his home state."

While Langer had a good stint as the head coach, his exit was bittersweet after many players didn't connect with his intense and stern coaching style. Under him, Aussies achieved a sizeable success and successfully&nbsp;moved on&nbsp;from the spot-fixing scandal.

Australia's former head coach Justin Langer's recent comments, in a podcast interview released last week, had created a huge stir. Langer lashed out at some unnamed players for speaking against his intense coaching style in the media and weren't transparent enough in their feedback which led to his controversial ouster despite the Aussies winning the 2021 T20 World Cup followed by a 4-0 win in Ashes 2021/22 at home.

Australia's former head coach Justin Langer's recent comments, in a podcast interview released last week, had created a huge stir. Langer lashed out at some unnamed players for speaking against his intense coaching style in the media and weren't transparent enough in their feedback which led to his controversial ouster despite the Aussies winning the 2021 T20 World Cup followed by a 4-0 win in Ashes 2021/22 at home. While Langer later clarified his comments and said that he is still in touch with a majority of players, ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins has now responded to the ex-head coach's remarks. Ahead of Australia's home Test series opener versus West Indies, in Perth on Wednesday (November 30), Cummins told the reporters, "There's no cowards in Australian cricket, not ever. I'd probably never disclose private conversations. I think it's disappointing sometimes the focus gets drawn to off-field issues but it hasn't really affected our team." Cummins added, "I think there's no ill will to what he was trying to do and he clarified afterwards. I think he had a think about it and clarified it, so thank him for that. But we're really proud of the last 12 months, how we've fronted up, the way we've played, the way we've conducted ourselves. Players can certainly hold their heads high." Also read: Hardik Pandya set to be India's new T20I captain with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli not in BCCI's plans: Report Confirming he is in good touch with Langer, pacer Cummins said, "He'll be in and around here commentating so it'll be good. We love playing here at the stadium. My idol mentor, DK Lillee as well, it's his home state." While Langer had a good stint as the head coach, his exit was bittersweet after many players didn't connect with his intense and stern coaching style. Under him, Aussies achieved a sizeable success and successfully moved on from the spot-fixing scandal.

'There's no....': Pat Cummins reacts to ex-head coach Justin Langer's explosive comments

Justin Langer replaced Darren Lehmann to become Australia's head coach post the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket in early 2018. While it took some time for the Men in Yellow to regain their form and momentum, with Steve Smith-David Warner's year-long international ban, the Aussies slowly and steadily came to their own under Langer.

During Langer's tenure, which ended in February 2022, Australia retained the urn with a 2-2 scoreline in Ashes 2019, in England, won white-ball series in India, whitewashed Pakistan in five ODIs in the UAE, reached the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals, dominated in home Tests versus New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, won the&nbsp; 2021 T20 World Cup and demolished England 4-0 in Ashes 2021-22. Despite all the success, his tenure ended controversially following a year&nbsp;of unrest and leaks against his&nbsp;methods. Many players had complained of Langer's&nbsp;intense and volatile micromanagement style.

After his resignation, a number of Langer's ex-teammates and Aussie greats such as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, late Shane Warne, etc. had come out and supported the former opener and even pointed out the mistreatment by Cricket Australia (CA).

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandyas-stocks-go-up-as-captain-star-player-could-lead-team-india-in-ireland-t20is-report-482360">Hardik Pandya's captaincy stocks on the rise, star player could lead Team India in Ireland T20Is: Report</a>

Thus, while recalling his conversation with the then interim chief Richard Freudenstein the day after he quit from the top post, Langer recently told cricket.com.au, "The first thing he said to me was, 'It must make you feel so good that all your mates are supporting you in the media.'"

"I said, 'Yeah it is, acting chairman, but with all due respect, those mates are also the all-time greats of Australian cricket. They are the fabric of Australian cricket. They are Australian cricket. They also work all around the world in cricket. So yeah, I'm glad my mates are looking after me. Imagine if you had had'.

He blamed the politics within to have led to his exit and added, "Not only did we win everything, but I had energy, and I had focus, and I was happy besides the bulls*** politics."

Justin Langer replaced Darren Lehmann to become Australia's head coach post the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket in early 2018. While it took some time for the Men in Yellow to regain their form and momentum, with Steve Smith-David Warner's year-long international ban, the Aussies slowly and steadily came to their own under Langer.

Justin Langer replaced Darren Lehmann to become Australia's head coach post the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket in early 2018. While it took some time for the Men in Yellow to regain their form and momentum, with Steve Smith-David Warner's year-long international ban, the Aussies slowly and steadily came to their own under Langer. During Langer's tenure, which ended in February 2022, Australia retained the urn with a 2-2 scoreline in Ashes 2019, in England, won white-ball series in India, whitewashed Pakistan in five ODIs in the UAE, reached the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals, dominated in home Tests versus New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, won the 2021 T20 World Cup and demolished England 4-0 in Ashes 2021-22. Despite all the success, his tenure ended controversially following a year of unrest and leaks against his methods. Many players had complained of Langer's intense and volatile micromanagement style. After his resignation, a number of Langer's ex-teammates and Aussie greats such as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, late Shane Warne, etc. had come out and supported the former opener and even pointed out the mistreatment by Cricket Australia (CA). ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya's captaincy stocks on the rise, star player could lead Team India in Ireland T20Is: Report Thus, while recalling his conversation with the then interim chief Richard Freudenstein the day after he quit from the top post, Langer recently told cricket.com.au, "The first thing he said to me was, 'It must make you feel so good that all your mates are supporting you in the media.'" "I said, 'Yeah it is, acting chairman, but with all due respect, those mates are also the all-time greats of Australian cricket. They are the fabric of Australian cricket. They are Australian cricket. They also work all around the world in cricket. So yeah, I'm glad my mates are looking after me. Imagine if you had had'. He blamed the politics within to have led to his exit and added, "Not only did we win everything, but I had energy, and I had focus, and I was happy besides the bulls*** politics."

'I was happy besides the bulls*** politics' - Justin Langer opines on his exit as Australia men's team coach

Cricket Australia's (CA) new chairman Lachlan Henderson said on Thursday the board would reflect on its handling of Justin Langer's contract after the head coach's resignation in acrimony this month.

Langer had hoped for a long contract extension after Australia won the Twenty20 World Cup and thrashed England in the Ashes but the former test opener was offered only six months.

Former players and pundits said CA had treated Langer poorly, though test captain Pat Cummins endorsed the board`s decision and said players were ready for a new coach.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lachlan-henderson-appointed-cricket-australias-new-chairman-454034">Lachlan Henderson appointed Cricket Australia's new chairman</a>

Henderson said the board might have dealt more quickly with Langer, given the weeks of media speculation that built after the Ashes over his future in the role.

"It is unfortunate that a bit of that played out in the media and we’ll reflect on whether that should have been accelerated through the summer," Henderson told reporters in Melbourne on Thursday.

"But it was always our intention to make that decision at the end of the summer, and we followed that process.

"It got messy in terms of things playing out in the media."

Henderson, a CA director for three years and chief executive of a major healthcare firm, replaced interim chairman Richard Freudenstein, who stepped into the role in October after predecessor Earl Eddings lost support from state member associations and resigned.

CA has been under the microscope since the Newlands ball-tampering scandal erupted in 2018 and triggered a scathing review of the board's governance.

CA was embarrassed in November when former test captain Tim Paine resigned over a four-year-old "sexting" scandal that the governing body elected to keep from the public.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/split-roles-australia-should-have-different-coach-for-each-format-says-former-all-rounder-shane-watson-454007">'Split Roles': Australia should have different coach for each format, says former all-rounder Shane Watson</a>

Henderson said he would look to appoint an ethics commissioner early in his term to meet one of the unfulfilled recommendations of the 2018 governance review.

"My communication style will be open, transparent and hopefully consistent," he said.

"Within the bounds of the confidentiality of boards, I hope there`s a really open and transparent way forward."

Cricket Australia's (CA) new chairman Lachlan Henderson said on Thursday the board would reflect on its handling of Justin Langer's contract after the head coach's resignation in acrimony this month.

Cricket Australia's (CA) new chairman Lachlan Henderson said on Thursday the board would reflect on its handling of Justin Langer's contract after the head coach's resignation in acrimony this month. Langer had hoped for a long contract extension after Australia won the Twenty20 World Cup and thrashed England in the Ashes but the former test opener was offered only six months. Former players and pundits said CA had treated Langer poorly, though test captain Pat Cummins endorsed the board`s decision and said players were ready for a new coach. ALSO READ: Lachlan Henderson appointed Cricket Australia's new chairman Henderson said the board might have dealt more quickly with Langer, given the weeks of media speculation that built after the Ashes over his future in the role. "It is unfortunate that a bit of that played out in the media and we’ll reflect on whether that should have been accelerated through the summer," Henderson told reporters in Melbourne on Thursday. "But it was always our intention to make that decision at the end of the summer, and we followed that process. "It got messy in terms of things playing out in the media." Henderson, a CA director for three years and chief executive of a major healthcare firm, replaced interim chairman Richard Freudenstein, who stepped into the role in October after predecessor Earl Eddings lost support from state member associations and resigned. CA has been under the microscope since the Newlands ball-tampering scandal erupted in 2018 and triggered a scathing review of the board's governance. CA was embarrassed in November when former test captain Tim Paine resigned over a four-year-old "sexting" scandal that the governing body elected to keep from the public. ALSO READ: 'Split Roles': Australia should have different coach for each format, says former all-rounder Shane Watson Henderson said he would look to appoint an ethics commissioner early in his term to meet one of the unfulfilled recommendations of the 2018 governance review. "My communication style will be open, transparent and hopefully consistent," he said. "Within the bounds of the confidentiality of boards, I hope there`s a really open and transparent way forward."

'It got messy': Cricket Australia's newly appointed chairman Lachlan Henderson on Justin Langer's exit

justin-langer-exit

Justin Langer Exit, News on Justin Langer Exit, stories on Justin Langer Exit, articles on Justin Langer Exit, Justin Langer Exit stories at Wion, Justin Langer Exit news, Justin Langer Exit latest news

justin langer-exit

'There's no....': Pat Cummins reacts to ex-head coach Justin Langer's explosive comments

'I was happy besides the bulls*** politics' - Justin Langer opines on his exit as Australia men's team coach

'It got messy': Cricket Australia's newly appointed chairman Lachlan Henderson on Justin Langer's exit