Langer was on thin ice since reports of some Aussie players being discontented over his coaching style emerged last year. But the 51-year-old saw off his contract while leading the team to its first-ever T20 World Cup title and a dominating 4-0 Ashes win at home.
The positive results, coupled with Langer’s reportedly improved coaching outlook, were expected to hand him a lifeline. But CA only offered the former cricketer a six-month contract extension, prompting him to resign. In his resignation letter, Langer rued the lack of support of several players and board members.
Speaking on the Follow-On podcast, Warne suggested that CA shouldn’t treat any coach in this fashion, let alone a “great cricketer”. He said:
Warne believes Langer had put Australia on the path of being a “great” team and had to quit just when he was reaping the rewards of his hard work. He remarked that the players needed Langer’s “brittleness”, staunchly adding that if they didn’t like his style, “they better start performing” as a great team.
The former Australian spinner added:
Warne isn’t the first to rally behind Langer. A host of former cricketers, including Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden and Mitchell Johnson, have vented their displeasure at the saga at either the players, the board, or both.
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Warne even brought up the ‘Sandpapergate’ scandal and Tim Paine’s resignation as Test captain in his rant. He said the “truth” of the Cape Town controversy will eventually come out, adding that Langer’s departure is another in a series of major issues that CA has “bungled, messed up and handled completely wrong”.
He said:
Warne added:
The impact of these issues on Australia’s on-field performances remains to be seen. The Pat Cummins-led side will tour Pakistan in March for three Tests, three ODIs and one T20I.
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