Justin Langer

Justin Langer (Justin Langer was an integral part of the all-conquering Australian cricket team and formed one of the greatest opening partnerships in the game with Matthew Hayden. Langer played 105 Tests and scored 7,696 runs, including 23 Test centuries. In 2009, he surpassed Sir Donald Bradman as the most prolific batsman in Australian cricket with a total of 28,068 first-class runs. In November 2009, he was appointed as Batting/Mentoring Coach for the Australian cricket team and in May 2011 was appointed to the full-time role as Assistant Coach. Langer espouses the philosophy of encouraging excellence which incorporates his belief in the power of passion, vision, leadership, mentoring and developing a winning mentality. He is a keynote speaker, performance consultant, mentor, philanthropist and author. Read all about Langer on his website http://www.justinlanger.com.au/)

News By Justin Langer

If cricket is religion in India, it is theatre and night club in the Caribbean

By Justin Langer

The spirit of the West Indies is an indelible part of my journey in cricket. Seventeen years ago when Australia regained the Frank Worrell Trophy in Jamaica, I had a tattoo needled into my left butt cheek. That tattoo is similar to the engraving of the kangaroo and palm tree which lies on the silver plaque sitting on the cherished Frank Worrell Trophy.

03 May 2012 •12:36 PM

Clarke’s declaration was a ‘match-breaking moment’ in the Barbados Test

By Justin Langer

It is no secret that I am an unadulterated fan of Test cricket. Anyone who has heard me speak, or read any of my writings, would be well aware of my fascination with the longest and most challenging form of the game.

14 April 2012 •10:35 AM

Shane Watson has handled well the cares of captaincy: Langer

By Justin Langer

Yes it has been a long summer. In fact it has been more than a marathon for the Australian cricket team. It has been more like an ultra-marathon and I am sure Cliff Young and Pat Farmer, two of Australia's greatest ultra-marathon runners, would be extremely proud of the team's efforts. Not only did the Commonwealth Bank (CB) tri-series draw to an end our Australian summer, but it also closed out a hectic schedule that started with the World Cup back in February.

14 March 2012 •12:03 PM