SachDan Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Is Justin Langer India's next cricket coach? He could well turn out to be, if talk about him being one of the candidates to succeed Gary Kirsten is true.MiD DAY has learnt that a few senior players of the Indian team and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) discussed the issue of finding a successor to Kirsten who would bid adieu at the end of the World Cup. Langer is yet to coach an international side, but is travelling with the Australian team as their batting consultant for the World Cup. "I haven't spoken to BCCI or any of the Indian players on this issue. It is very flattering to hear that the Indian players feel I am capable enough to take up such a big post. Most people say it is the toughest job in the world," Langer told MiD DAY from Colombo. "If BCCI thinks I am capable of such a big role, it augurs well for my confidence. I have a lot to give back to the game, coaching the most popular cricket team in the world would be great," he added. In November 2009, Cricket Australia appointed Langer as assistant coach of their Test team under Tim Nielsen, as a batting coach and mentor. Asked if he would take up the role if it is offered to him, Langer said: "Yes, I would. But, who knows? I wouldn't want to think or talk about it till the World Cup ends. My primary duty right now is with the Australian cricket team. I am obliged to that duty at the moment. I am not contracted with Cricket Australia, my role as batting consultant ends after the World Cup." Langer will run into the Indians when the latter take on Australia in the second quarter-final at Motera on Thursday. "We would have loved to face India in the final. That would have been a dream finale, not just for us Australians, but I am sure even for the Indian public," the former opening batsman said. "The India-Australia rivalry has emerged as one of the best of our times. Both teams pick up the intensity every time they get into the park. "However, just facing them in a World Cup is big enough because if we get past them, then we would be a step closer to winning four consecutive World Cups. "It doesn't get any bigger than that. Both sides are still in the process of ironing out some flaws. I am sure a big-ticket clash like this would get the best out of both the teams." In 105 Tests, Langer scored 7696 runs at an average of 45.27. However, he wasn't a part of any of Australia's successful World Cup campaigns between 1999 and 2007.
hari504504 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 One low-key coach/player for another... a logical choice..
Sid Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 I am okay with it,he has the all the qualification needed to be a successful Indian coach i.e former left handed opening batsman :clap: Though would have preferred Fleming
Sachin=GOD Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 I am okay with it,he has the all the qualification needed to be a successful Indian coach i.e former left handed opening batsman :clap: Though would have preferred Fleming :agree:
hari504504 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Although I would certainly prefer a former bowler as a coach... i mean something has to work..
sharma Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 i hope bcci stays away from aussie coaches for a while... whatmore is a hard taskmaster, indian "stars" wont like him rather have a man-manager like fleming, and for god's sake get wasim as the bowling coach, the guy has been begging for it for a while now
ganeshran Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 We should get some good bowling coach too. Maybe Akram or Allan Donald.
satyam1729 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 We should get some good bowling coach too. Maybe Akram or Allan Donald. Mcgrath would be best for us.
Sachin=GOD Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Ask Anil Kumble to resign from KSCA and become the coach or have Lalchand Rajput back :isalute:
ganeshran Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Ask Anil Kumble to resign from KSCA and become the coach or have Lalchand Rajput back :isalute: Anshuman Gaekwad?? :hmmm:
Aniruddha Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 I would prefer a former bowler as a coach and Ganguly as a batting consultant - former left handed opening batsman
ganeshran Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 lol didnt Langer make his debut after Sachin. :P So did Guru Gary. But the saffers were banned till 1992 from cricket.
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