Justin Langer has been in the crosshairs of the Australian media and the public after he became the first coach to lose two consecutive series at home to India. There have been reports of players going behind his back to question his track master-like coaching style and his confrontational attitude.
Talking to ESPNcricinfo, Steve Smith remarked that critics should also consider the current context of sports viz-a-viz the pandemic and the demanding bio-bubbles.
Reacting to the reports, Justin Langer had admitted that he’s passionate and can be grumpy occasionally. But he had also expressed his keenness to listen to the opinions of the players and other stakeholders.
Steve Smith talks about Justin Langer’s coaching insights
On a lighter subject, Justin Langer has often talked about the minimum effort he needs to put in to coach Steve Smith. The number 2 ranked Test batsman also talked about the same and divulged the small tweaks Langer has suggested over the past year.
Justin Langer’s next assignment will be a 5-match T20I series in New Zealand which is slated to begin February 22nd.
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