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  • Justin Langer blames IPL for flurry of accidents in ongoing India vs Australia sequence

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Jasprit Bumrah was dominated out of the Brisbane Test with an stomach pressure.
    He loves the IPL however Australia coach Justin Langer on Wednesday questioned the timing of the final yr’s version, which he believes may have been a contributing issue within the harm setbacks that each his and the Indian crew have endured within the ongoing sequence.
    The IPL was held within the September-November window in 2020 within the United Arab Emirates because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The profitable match is normally held in India in the course of the April-May window.
    India have had a spate of accidents because the IPL and in addition within the present Australia sequence. Australia too had its share of accidents.
    “It is really interesting how many injuries (it) has been throughout this summer. I can’t help and think that the IPL this year (2020) was in really, probably wasn’t ideal timing for anyone, certainly for such a big series like this,” Langer stated at a digital press convention.
    The newest addition to the Indian harm record is Ravindra Jadeja, who was hit on his thumb, and tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been dominated out of the final Test following an stomach pressure.
    Earlier, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav have been dominated out of the sequence because of the varied accidents they suffered.
    For Australia, David Warner was an enormous blow however he recovered in time for the final two Tests.

    Langer was all reward for the IPL saying it helps in improvement of younger gamers however was essential of the earlier version’s timing.
    “I like the IPL, I take a look at IPL now like I used to take a look at county cricket for our younger gamers. They go and play county cricket and it helps them (in) their cricket improvement enormously, I believe it’s the similar with the IPL, helps their white-ball improvement.
    “But the timing of it…because of what happened with COVID…probably wasn’t ideal, and I just wonder whether that is having an impact on the injuries that we are seeing for both teams throughout the summer, so I’m sure they’ll review that,” stated the Australian head coach.
    Asked how a lot the absence of the Bumrah-Jadeja duo will influence the competition, he stated, “Hopefully, it (absence of Bumrah and Jadeja) impacts it (the contest) a lot. But I have said this is going to be the survival of the fittest this summer.”
    “And I have said when I was asked at the start of the summer about Virat (Kohli) not being here…if you are taking your best players out of any team, whether it is our team or our opponent, it is going to have an impact or it is potentially going to have an impact,” he stated.
    But Langer would reasonably concentrate on his crew’s assets than fear about how India would put collectively their taking part in XI within the fourth Test beginning January 15 right here.
    “…Test cricket, like I keep saying survival of the fittest, and we can’t concentrate on what India are doing, we just concentrate on (what) we are doing to make sure that we are up for the contest,” he signed off.
    The four-Test match sequence is presently tied at 1-1.

  • Load of garbage, ludicrous and approach out of line: Langer lambasts criticism of Steve Smith

    Australia coach Justin Langer can not consider the “absolute load of rubbish” that Steve Smith was making an attempt to scuff up Rishabh Pant’s guard within the drawn Sydney Test, and has known as the criticism of his “quirks” approach out of line and ludicrous.
    Smith was accused of scuffing up the batsman’s guard throughout the drinks break within the first session on Monday within the drawn Test. But Langer backed Smith to the hilt, coming down closely on the criticism, principally pushed by followers on-line and a few former gamers like Michael Vaughan.
    “…I literally cannot believe some of the rubbish I read about Steve Smith. Absolute load of rubbish. I mean, if anyone knows Steve Smith, he is a bit quirky and he does some weird (stuff) and we have laughed about it for the last couple of years,” Langer stated in a digital media convention facilitated by Sony Network right here.
    After the ball-tampering scandal of Cape Town 2018 and the “brain-fade” row over a doable DRS name at Bangalore 2017, Smith isn’t any stranger to controversy.
    “I have spoken about it publicly, privately about how he is a bit quirky. What Steve Smith does at the crease, he does it probably most games, he is just thinking about the game,” the previous batsman added.
    Langer stated Smith has been exemplary on and off the sector since he has made his comeback following the ball-tampering scandal.
    “Anyone who recommend for one millisecond, he was making an attempt to do one thing untoward, approach out of line. On that wicket, it was that flat, it was like concrete, you want 15 inches spikes to make an intent on the crease and he went nowhere close to the crease.
    “Seriously, I thought that was absolutely ludicrous,” stated Langer.
    Langer stated the batting star confronted a barrage of abuse on his return to cricket after the ball-tampering ban, particularly on the tour of England, however by no means made a giant deal of it, carrying on with utmost sincerity.

    “In the final couple of years since he (Smith) has been again, he has been exemplary on and off the sector, he has let his bat to the speaking.
    “He was abused like I have never seen anything through England and he just kept smiling and doing his bat do the talking, give me a break…give me a break,” the pinnacle coach stated.
    The fourth and last India-Australia Test begins in Brisbane on Friday.

  • AUS vs IND: Justin Langer slams Michael Vaughan for questioning Steve Smith’s integrity

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES File picture of Justin Langer.
    Australian head coach Justin Langer took sharp dig at two former England gamers for questioning Steve Smith’s integrity after the Oz batting star was recorded scuffing off the batting guard of Rishabh Pant through the lately drawn third Test in Sydney.
    Former England captain Michael Vaughan got here down closely on Smith for the incident saying that the previous Oz skipper has let his crew down once more after the ball tampering scandal in South Africa again in 2018.

    However, coach Langer wasn’t pleases with the criticism made by Vaughan as he discovered them out of line.
    Let’s be trustworthy the captain of Australia since sandpaper gate has led this crew with nice distinction,perspective & by no means as soon as has he crossed the road of negativity in my eyes,however right this moment his language behind the stumps & sledging right this moment was again to the outdated days !! Very very poor !!— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 11, 2021

    “I spoke to Michael Vaughan as well, I thought he was out of line actually. You get it from (some of the critics), but I don’t expect it from (someone like Vaughan). I know he makes a living out of making those sorts of comments, but I thought he was out of line,” Langer stated on SEN radio station on Wednesday morning.
    He additional added that the allegation made on him about scuffing off Pant’s guard is ludicrous.
    “Everything [said] about Steve Smith is totally ludicrous, we have now fun that he is a bit quirky and a bit completely different, he shadow bats within the bathe, all he thinks about is batting. He actually consciously wasn’t making an attempt to do something mistaken.
    “He was simply standing there fascinated with batting.
    “He is 100 per cent harmless on this. He did not do something on the pitch. If you realize something about cricket the wicket was like concrete, he would’ve wanted 15-inch spikes to make an indent, to do what folks had been accusing him of doing and making an attempt to mess up Pant’s guard.
    “Give me a break. I’ve never heard so much rubbish in my life.”

  • AUS vs IND: Allegations in opposition to Steve Smith absolute load of garbage, says Justin Langer

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES File photograph of Justin Langer (left) with Steve Smith.
    Australia coach Justin Langer has termed allegations in opposition to Steve Smith for wiping out Rishabh Pant’s guard marks as ‘absolute load of garbage’.
    Smith was caught on stump digicam making an attempt to take away Pant’s guard in the course of the fifth day of the third Test as Australia tried exhausting to do away with the left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman who went on the counter-attack.

    The Pant-led Indian resistance compelled the Aussies into some determined acts together with Smith eradicating guard and skipper Tim Paine indulging in on-field chatter with R Ashwin. However, Langer backed each Smith and Paine.
    “I literally cannot believe some of the rubbish I read about Steve smith. Absolute load of rubbish. If anyone knows Steve Smith — he is a bit quirky, he does some weird stuff. We have all laughed about it for the last couple of years. I have spoken about it publicly and I have spoken about it privately that he is a bit quirky. What Smith does at the crease, he does at most games,” stated Langer whereas talking to the media throughout a digital interplay on Wednesday morning.

    “Anyone who suggests for one millisecond he was doing anything untoward, they are way out of line. Absolutely out of line. That wicket was so flat… it was like concrete. You need 15 inch spikes to make an indent on the crease,” he added.
    Langer added that Smith has ensured that his bat does the speaking ever since he has returned from the ball-tampering scandal.
    “Seriously, I thought that was absolutely ludicrous. In the last couple of years since he’s been back, he’s been exemplary on and off the field. He has let his bat do the talking, he was abused like anything in England, but he kept smiling and let his bat do the talking. Give me a break.”
    The former Australia opener, who took over from Darren Lehmann as coach after the ball-tampering scandal and has initiated a picture makeover together with captain Tim Paine, backed the staff skipper after the wicketkeeper-batsman’s on-field chatter with R Ashwin was caught on stump mic and have become a topic of controversy in mainstream media in addition to social media.
    “You have no idea how much faith I have got in Tim Paine. He didn’t have his best day, no doubt about that. After three years he has hardly put a hair out of place. He has been outstanding as the Australian captain in everything he does. He had a frustrating day, we’ve got to cut him some slack surely. But having said that, when you set a standard as high as he does and as we do, we understand that we get criticised when we fall below that. But Tim Paine is an outstanding leader and will continue to be for some time to come. So he has my 100 per cent support,” stated Langer.

  • Justin Langer calls Tim Paine ‘class act’ after he joins India huddle over racial abuse in Sydney Test

    Image Source : GETTY Umpires Paul Reiffel and Paul Wilson, Mohammed Siraj of India and workforce mates and Tim Paine of Australia have a look at the group throughout a suspension in play following a criticism by Mohammed Siraj of India relating to spectators behind him throughout day 4 of the Third Test match within the sequence between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 10, 2021 in Sydney, Australia
    The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday witnessed the great, unhealthy and ugly in various levels for positive if not in equal measure.

    While the cricket neighborhood exploded after Indian gamers had been subjected to racial abuse in the course of the fourth day of the third Test on the SCG, Australian skipper Tim Paine gained hearts by becoming a member of the visiting workforce’s huddle.

    Play was halted for a couple of minutes after India pacer Mohammed Siraj complained of racial abuse from a piece of the group, resulting in expulsion of some spectators and an unreserved apology from Cricket Australia.

    Australian coach Justin Langer known as Paine a “class act”.

    “It was nice to have Tim out there when that incident happened today. He’s a class act as we know. The game of Test cricket is always going to be played tough but there’s been a really good feeling amongst both teams and let’s hope that continues,” Langer mentioned.

    Paine was batting on the time.

    The former Australia Test opener was disenchanted that incidents like these are threatening to tarnish a hard-fought sequence performed in the proper spirit between the 2 groups.

    “We noticed it all through the white-ball sequence, each sequence. And we have seen it via this Test sequence.

    “I used to be interviewed earlier than the summer time began (and was requested) what can be the proper final result and I discussed that this sequence, with every little thing that is taking place around the globe, can be performed with nice sportsmanship and with that nice spirit that I’m speaking about.

    “I think we’ve seen that, haven’t we? It’s been great to watch,” Langer mentioned.

    The unsavoury incident passed off a day after a drunk spectator on the SCG allegedly directed racial abuse at Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj. The BCCI had lodged a criticism with the ICC.

    Speaking additional about Paine’s gesture, Langer mentioned, “We talked at tea about what was occurring. As hosts, we by no means need to see our guests being handled poorly can we? And there’s completely different ranges of that.

    “We had been in England final 12 months and a few of our guys have felt it earlier than, there’s nothing nice about it.

    “I’m not exactly sure what was said out there between Tim and the Indians, I think it was just a show of support that we don’t condone any of that really, really bad behaviour,” Langer mentioned.

    During the second session of the fourth day, India gamers huddled within the centre after Siraj, standing on the sq. leg boundary, complained of abuse after being hit for 2 consecutive sixes by Cameron Green in his over.

    This prompted the safety personnel to enter the stands and search for the mischief monger earlier than a gaggle of individuals was requested to go away the stands.

    Local media reported that six folks had been expelled from the bottom by the safety in the course of the almost 10-minute halt within the on-ground proceedings even because the ICC joined the cricketers in condemning the incident.

  • AUS vs IND | Rohit Sharma’s wicket big for us going into day 5: Justin Langer

    Image Source : AP Australia head coach Juston Langer
    Australian head coach Justin Langer on Sunday stated the dismissal of India opener Rohit Sharma late on day 4 was an enormous wicket for the hosts and hoped that off-spinner Nathon Lyon will assist them take a 2-1 collection lead on day 5 of the third Test right here.
    In pursuit of an inconceivable 407, India had been 98/2 at stumps on day 4, having misplaced Shubman Gill (31) and Rohit (52) after they shared 71 runs for the opening wicket.

    “It was a little bit of a aid for us to see Rohit Sharma on the market ultimately, that’s an enormous wicket for us as a result of we all know he’s a world class participant. We know he’s one of many all-time nice one-day gamers so if he was on the market, he’s going to maintain scoring shortly,” Langer stated on the digital post-day press convention.
    The former Australia opener hoped that the floor would begin spinning extra on day 5 to make their activity simpler.
    “There’s little or no on this wicket, we’ve seen that all through the entire Test match. Great credit score to the bowlers however we’re going to need to squeeze actually arduous, maintain the stress on and hopefully the ball will begin spinning a bit extra once more tomorrow for Nathan Lyon.
    “And we’ll just keep doing what we’re doing. There’s a little bit of variable bounce, hopefully that plays a part for us tomorrow as well,” stated Langer.
    According to the pinnacle coach, Lyon’s function might be essential on the ultimate day.
    “It’s spinning a bit bit. It’s been fairly sluggish, too. I discussed to all of the gamers this morning however significantly made the purpose to Nathan in entrance of all of the gamers…
    “…I assumed he bowled significantly effectively within the first innings with out luck, he would possibly get a bit bit extra luck within the second dig. He’ll play an enormous half,” he stated.

    Langer was additionally all reward for his bowling unit.
    “When you’ve acquired a bowling assault like we’ve acquired in the meanwhile, I’m truly in awe of it. To see the best way our quick bowlers are going about their enterprise and to have Nathan Lyon (and) have a younger child referred to as Cameron Green who can play an actual function for us now and into the long run.
    “I’m in awe of our assault. Let’s hope they get the job accomplished tomorrow,” he added.
    Langer then lauded his staff’s fielding, particularly for 3 run outs on day three.
    “I additionally discover it unbelievable the athleticism of these guys. The manner they subject, that catch Mitch Starc took tonight, the runout of Josh Hazlewood yesterday, the runout by Patty Cummins yesterday…
    “…they’re not just great bowlers, they’re great athletes and great fielders. So they’re all playing their role and I’d be surprised if Nathan doesn’t play a big part tomorrow.”
    Green made a major 81 and the coach stated the 21-year-old matches within the staff effectively.
    “Lots of people have talked about these sixes he (Green) hit however I simply thought his entire innings, the best way he was driving the ball down the bottom, was trying to push and hit ones, he seems like a very class act.
    “It can be a aid for him to get his first Test 50, would’ve been good to get just a few extra and get his first Test 100 however he’s an ideal man to have round and he’s doing a superb job,” Langer added.

  • Cricket Australia apologises after India gamers allege racist abuse

    Cricket Australia apologised to the India workforce on Sunday and launched a probe into allegations visiting gamers have been subjected to racial abuse by a part of the group in the course of the third Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
    The Indian workforce lodged an official criticism after play on Saturday after bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj complained of listening to racist slurs whereas fielding close to the boundary rope.
    On Sunday, Siraj approached the umpire pointing in the direction of the stands and the motion was paused as police ejected a small group of followers from the bottom.
    Sydney Test Racism: Mohammed Siraj complains of abuse, spectators eliminated
    CA launched a parallel investigation with New South Wales Police, promising to take the “strongest measures” in opposition to anybody discovered to have been responsible of vilification.
    “It is most regrettable that an otherwise excellent test match contested in tremendous spirit by two friendly rivals has been tarnished by the actions of a small number of spectators over the past two days,” Head of Integrity and Security Sean Carroll mentioned in an announcement.
    “As hosts, we once again apologise to the Indian team.”
    Venues New South Wales, which operates the stadium, mentioned CCTV footage was being reviewed to help the investigation and any followers recognized as participating in racial abuse could be banned from the SCG and different main stadiums in Sydney.
    Australia coach Justin Langer joined the condemnation.
    “It’s upsetting and it’s disappointing,” he mentioned. “It’s one among my biggest pet hates in life that folks assume they’ll come to a sporting occasion and abuse or say no matter they like.
    “I hated it as a player and I hate it as a coach. It’s really sad to see it happen in Australia.”
    India’s Ravichandran Ashwin mentioned the workforce had been insulted by Sydney spectators previously however the racial abuse had crossed a line in the course of the ongoing match, which is being performed in entrance of a lowered crowd of lower than 10,000.
    “It is definitely not acceptable in this day and age. This must definitely be dealt with iron-fist and we must make sure it doesn’t happen again,” the bowler mentioned.
    According to the International Cricket Council’s anti-discrimination coverage, it falls to CA to research the incident and submit a report back to the worldwide governing physique inside two weeks.
    A person was banned from attending cricket matches in New Zealand for 2 years after being discovered responsible of abusing England quick bowler Jofra Archer throughout a 2019 tour.

  • AUS vs IND: It’s a disgrace, one in every of my biggest pet hates: Justin Langer after Indian gamers racially abused

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES File picture of Justin Langer.
    Australia coach Justin Langer on Sunday known as it a disgrace and one in every of his biggest “pet hates” after some spectators directed racial abuse at Indian gamers through the third Test right here and have been expelled from the Sydney Cricket Ground for his or her behaviour.
    Play was halted for a couple of minutes on the fourth day after visiting pacer Mohammed Siraj complained of racial abuse from a piece of the gang, resulting in expulsion of some spectators and an unreserved apology from the host board.

    At the tip of the day’s play, a number of questions have been directed at Langer on the problem and the previous Australia opener burdened on training.
    “I have just read a book on the history of Australia and watched some good documentaries a couple of times in the last few months. It’s saddening, we are educating ourselves and it makes you feel very sad that people are subjected to racism,” Langer stated referring to the Australia’s troubled historical past with regards the indigenous aboriginals.
    “When you start getting educated… About what has happened in the history of Australia you can understand why it’s so hurtful,” he added.
    The unsavoury incident on Sunday got here a day after a drunk spectator on the SCG allegedly directed racial abuse at Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj. The BCCI has lodged a criticism with the ICC.
    Reacting to the 2 episodes of racism towards the visiting staff in as many days, Langer stated it was a disgrace that such a hard-fought sequence was tarnished by incidents like these.

    “Sorry, it is upsetting and it is disappointing,” he asserted.
    “…it is one of my greatest pet hates in life, that people can think they can come to a sporting event, whether it is cricket or any kind and pay their money and think that they can abuse or so whatever they like.”I imply, I’ve hated it as a participant, I’ve hated it as a coach, we have now seen in several elements of the world, it’s actually unhappy to see this occur in Australia,” he stated.
    Langer stated it’s particularly irritating when the cricket itself has been nothing lower than thrilling up to now.
    “I think our series so far has been played in such great spirit, it has been incredible cricket, it has been brilliant to watch on field, it’s been really played in good spirit between both the teams.”It’s a disgrace to see (the sequence) getting marred by incidents like that we’re listening to about at this time and final night time.”
    Local media reported that six individuals have been expelled from the SCG by the safety through the practically 10-minute halt within the on-ground proceedings.
    During the second session of the fourth day, India gamers huddled within the centre when Siraj, standing on the sq. leg boundary, complained of abuse after being hit for 2 consecutive sixes by Cameron Green in his over.
    This prompted the safety personnel to enter the stands and search for the mischief monger earlier than a bunch of individuals was requested to depart the stands.

  • ‘I don’t coach Steve Smith. Steve Smith coaches himself’: Justin Langer ‘can’t wait’ to look at Smith bat in Sydney Test

    Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith isn’t having a very good time this cricketing summer season. 10 runs in 4 innings together with a duck – that describes his batting woes towards India within the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Smith lately bagged the ICC Test Player of the Decade award for his excellence within the longest format of the sport in final 10 years. But he didn’t finish the last decade on the suitable observe. His string of low scores allowed the touring Indian crew to place stress on the Australian batting line-up.Also Read | Sydney retailer proprietor responds to Kohli, Pandya’s alleged bio-bubble breachThe former captain was amongst runs within the limited-overs collection however couldn’t on the momentum within the Test collection. However, Australian head coach Justin Langer has backed Smith and warned the guests that nice gamers don’t miss out on scoring for a protracted interval.“Imagine how good we will be when he does start batting — that’s how I look at it. He hasn’t had the best of series so far. He will be the first to admit that. My gosh, what I know about great players, the longer they miss out, the sooner they are coming good again,” Langer stated throughout a digital press convention.“That puts a big smile on my face. How do you coach Steve? I don’t coach Steve Smith. Steve Smith coaches himself and I am sure he is going to work it out,” he added.Also Read | The method Sourav, Rahul have been out was in poor style: Laxman on ‘08 Sydney TestExpressing his excitement, Langer stated that he can’t wait to look at Smith bat so long as he’s teaching the crew.“He is a great player and I can’t wait to watch him bat this Test match and the next Test match and, hopefully, for as long as I am coach,” stated Langer.Smith’s wrestle towards an off-spinner turned apparent after Ravichandran Ashwin obtained the higher of him twice within the two matches. The Aussie batter admitted that he allowed the spinner to dictate phrases of their battle.The third Test is scheduled to be performed on the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 7.

  • AUS vs IND | Justin Langer lauds disciplined India; says efforts on to resolve Aussie batting woes

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Australia head coach Justin Langer
    The collection is degree for now however Australia coach Justin Langer on Tuesday stated India have been distinctly well-planned and disciplined, particularly in bowling, to this point whilst his facet races to deal with its batting woes forward of the third Test beginning right here on Thursday.
    Asked about Australia’s low-scoring within the present collection and if that may be a concern, Langer cited varied elements, the largest being India’s deadly accuracy with the ball.

    “…their greatest strength over the last couple of series has been their discipline. They (India) have been so well disciplined…I have loved the last two Tests because the wickets have been a contest between bat and ball and you have got to work a bit harder and that is what Test cricket is all about,” Langer stated at a digital press convention.
    According to Langer, a former opening batsman, India have taken a straighter line to couple of their batters and have accordingly positioned their fields.
    “So, I think, there is the factor of the wickets that we have played on, there is certainly some seam movement, there was a little bit of swing in both those wickets. India have (has) taken a straighter line to a couple of our batters and set the fields accordingly,” he stated.
    He additionally praised India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his efficiency to this point saying it’s tough to attain shortly in opposition to nice bowlers.
    “…And let’s not discount Ravi Ashwin, how many has he taken 380 Test wickets? The great bowlers are the ones who are hard to score against and (Jasprit) Bumrah is certainly up there at the moment, Ashwin is up there at the moment, we are aware of it,” he stated.
    “We know how we like to play our cricket as Australians, but credit to India, very well-planned, as you would expect they have discipline in their bowling, the wickets that we have played on have been competitive, so we are aware of that and I’m not too stressed about it (scoring rate),” he added.

    Langer additionally stated that they have been addressing the their batting issues and dealing on methods to counter the Indian spinners.
    “I think we have got to look at our strategies against the Indian spinners. Ashwin is bowling in very well and we have worked hard on that last week or so,” the Australian head coach added.
    While Langer has all the time been effusive in his reward for Bumrah, he additionally lauded younger India seamer Mohammed Siraj for his efficiency in his debut Test at Melbourne.
    “Obviously, Bumrah is a world-class bowler and (Mohammed) Siraj coming in, he is a very skill-full bowler…I thought he (Siraj) bowled very well in his first Test match, his debut, so we are interested to see who comes in as their probably third quick (and) time will tell,” he stated.
    “We have only scored precisely 200 in that second innings (in Melbourne) but anytime in Test cricket when you are not scoring over 200s, you are looking at ways to improve,” he added.
    Langer concluded by saying that there was loads of expertise in Australia and it was all about alternatives.
    “Obviously, Davey (David Warner) coming again in after damage, you all the time welcome again your nice gamers again into the group. There is loads of batting expertise in Australia and it’s all about alternatives, clearly.
    “You fit six batsmen in at one time, so it is all about opportunities,” he identified.
    The four-match collection is at present tied at 1-1. The third Test of the collection will probably be aired on Sony Six, Sony Ten 1 and Sony 3, from January 7 from 4.30am.