Justin Langer

JUSTIN LANGER’S NEWS

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JUSTIN LANGER BIO

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Justin Langer is a former Australian cricketer and current coach, renowned for his role as a gritty left-handed opening batsman. He played 105 Tests and 8 ODIs for Australia, amassing 7,696 Test runs at an average of 45.27, including 23 centuries. Langer formed one of the most successful opening partnerships in Test history with Matthew Hayden.

After retiring, he transitioned to coaching, leading Western Australia, Perth Scorchers (winning three BBL titles), the Australian national team (winning the 2021 T20 World Cup and retaining the Ashes), and was appointed head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL in 2023

JUSTIN LANGER DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

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• ODI – May 25, 1997 , England vs Australia at Lord’s
• Test – January 02 – 05, 2007 , Australia vs England at Sydney

JUSTIN LANGER CRICKET & MORE

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• Domestic – Western Australia , (1993 to 2007)
  • IPL Franchise – Royal Challengers Bangalore 2007
• Nature on the field – competitive and aggressive
• Like to play against – India and Australia
• Role in ipl – As of 2025, he is the head coach of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL

JUSTIN LANGER RECORDS

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Justin Langer is one of the world’s most successful and decorated cricketers. Some of his achievements include:

• Most first-class runs by an Australian: 28,382 at an average of 50.23 23 Test centuries, including three double-hundreds Scored 7,696 Test runs at an average of 45.27 across 105 matches Most successful Australian batsman in the 2005 Ashes, scoring 391 runs Outscored the entire Pakistan team in both innings during the 2004 Perth Test (191 and 97 vs. Pakistan’s 179 and 72) Second-most runs in Test opening partnerships (5,655 with Matthew Hayden over 113 innings)Most first-class runs by an Australian: 28,382 at an average of 50.23 23 Test centuries, including three double-hundreds Scored 7,696 Test runs at an average of 45.27 across 105 matches Most successful Australian batsman in the 2005 Ashes, scoring 391 runs Outscored the entire Pakistan team in both innings during the 2004 Perth Test (191 and 97 vs. Pakistan’s 179 and 72) Second-most runs in Test opening partnerships (5,655 with Matthew Hayden over 113 innings)

JUSTIN LANGER AWARDS

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• Wisden Cricketer of the Year, 2003
• Allan Border Medal, 2005
• Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year, 2004
• ICC Emerging Player of the Year, 2007
• Inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, 2010
• Inducted into the Western Australian Sports Hall of Fame, 2015
• Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to cricket

JUSTIN LANGER CONTROVERSIES

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Justin Langer is a high-profile and successful athlete, and as such, he has faced his share of controversies over the years. 

• Sandpaper-Gate Aftermath: Appointed Australia’s head coach in May 2018 following the ball-tampering scandal under Darren Lehmann. His intense coaching style reportedly caused friction with some players, leading to his resignation in February 2022.
• KL Rahul-LSG Owner Incident: As Lucknow Super Giants coach, Langer downplayed a public disagreement between LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain KL Rahul in 2024, calling it a “storm in an espresso cup.”
• India Head Coach Speculation: In 2024, Langer considered applying for India’s head coach role but withdrew, citing “pressure and politics” after advice from KL Rahul.

JUSTIN LANGER’S VIDEO

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JUSTIN LANGER SALARY

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– Test Fee – AU$40,000

– IPL 2022 – INR 4 crore per year (as the head coach)

• Income – INR  4 crore per annum

• Net Worth (Approx) –  $1.75 million

JUSTIN LANGER PHOTOS GALLERY

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