Justin Langer blasts Cricket Australia for its politics

Four months after resigning from the position of the head coach of the Australian Cricket Team, Justin Langer hits out at the politics at Cricket Australia. Before resigning from the position, Langer had had six successful months with Australia as the team won the 20-20 World Cup in UAE. Later, Australia crushed England 4-0 in the Ashes series.

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However, due to unfair treatment by Cricket Australia, Langer resigned from the post. His former team-mates and legendary Australian players such as Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting, and Mathew Hayden also hit out at the Australian Board for not treating Langer wisely.

Recently, Justin Langer opened up on the unfair treatment meted out to him. He recalled a conversation with CA's interim chairman Richard Freudenstein, who was not pleased with the media coverage favouring the former batsman.

"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,'" Langer said at a Chamber of Commerce event in Perth, as reported by Australian media.

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"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.

"So yeah, I'm glad my mates are looking after me. Imagine if you had have'.

"Ironically, the last six months of my coaching career were the most enjoyable period of 12 years of coaching. Not only did we win everything, but I had energy, I had focus and I was happy -- besides the bullshit politics."

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It is pertinent to note that Justin Langer’s resignation came a day after England’s former head coach, Chris Silverwood stepped down from the role. After he left his job, Justin Langer was linked to replace him but the vacant position was eventually filled by Brendon McCullum.

"I've never spoken to English cricket," Langer said. "The thought of coaching England... mate!"

Andrew McDonald has been appointed as the new head coach of the Australian men’s team for a four-year period.