Justin Langer has been handed his first teaching job since his controversial break up with Australia, as the previous opener takes the reins of IPL outfit, the Lucknow Super Giants.
Langer was unveiled because the Super Giants new coach on Friday evening, with the 52-year-old to take over from Andy Flower subsequent season.
There, he’ll doubtless be reunited with Marcus Stoinis as one of many Super Girants marquee stars, with fellow Australian allrounder Daniel Sams additionally on their roster final season.
After resigning as Australia’s coach final yr when he was solely supplied a six-month extension, Langer was thought-about a possible choice to take over as England mentor.
England, although, have since discovered success with New Zealander Brendon McCullum.
This now marks Langer’s first prime job in knowledgeable arrange since then, with the position to permit him to proceed in TV commentary throughout the dwelling summer time.
“Lucknow Super Giants are on the journey of building a great story in the IPL,” Langer stated.
“We all have a role to play in that journey and I am excited to be a part of the team moving forward.”
Lucknow have completed third in each of their first two seasons of the IPL.
Langer has beforehand led Perth Scorchers to a few BBL titles, and presided over Australia’s drought-breaking T20 World Cup success in 2021 in one in all his final tournaments as coach.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
