News about Justin Langer

Mel McLaughlin of Channel Seven trades her suits for a chic off-duty look at the launch party in Sydney

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 15, 2024
Viewers are used to seeing her in chic suits as she hosts on Channel Seven News. While attending the Craig Black x Fusion Rules Exhibition Launch Party in Sydney on Thursday, TV host Mel McLaughlin demonstrated her off-duty style. Mel, 44, was stunned in a white singlet and teal trousers.

Perfection Pep Guardiola: a Television Review: Noel Gallagher and Manuel Neuer give us a hint, but why can't the Beeb get to Pep?

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 24, 2024
TV REVIEW BY ROGER ALTON: You don't have to be a fan of Manchester City (though it might help) to believe that when Pep Guardiola's trophy-bagging teams are playing at their best, the world does seem to be a better place. Football from another planet: dazzlingly fast, innovative, superbly skilful, mesmerizingly intricate. Now, the Beeb have tried to find out why with this latest film, Pep Guardiola: Chasing Perfection. What makes Pep the most successful, the most admired and the most fascinating figure in world football? The other big question is why this wasn't a four-part series rather than just a one-off, which is mean. We've been spoilt by the streamers' new sports documentaries, which has caused us to be curious. I'm sure there are women who have never seen a snooker table in their lives who are now fascinated by every move Ronnie O'Sullivan makes about the Aussie cricket team's revival after the sandpaper scandal; No one who saw the Amazon series The Test screams about a rubbish can in a tumultuous manner is going to panic about the garbage can's hauling of the garbage can before bending down and throwing it out of the garbage can's

In David Warner's last Test, the SCG groundsman receives a standing ovation and is given a lap of respect for tackling a bizarre problem that had left commentators erupting

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 5, 2024
On Friday, a groundsman was briefly the toast of the SCG (pictured left, circled in red) after tackling a problem that enraged a number of cricket commentators during the third Test between Australia and Pakistan. It came after a delay owing to Steve Smith's (right) idiosyncratic temperament when batting.

Justin Langer and Mark Waugh were left irritated after poor light caused umpires to halt play in David Warner's farewell Test against Pakistan

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 4, 2024
Former Australian cricketers Justin Langer (pictured left) and Mark Waugh (right) were in disbelief after umpires suspended action in David Warner's farewell Test at the SCG due to bad light on Thursday. Following a rain delay, their mood was then exacerbated.

During Australia's victory over Pakistan, Justin Langer reveals a bizarre career change that has left Channel 7 pundits stunned

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 29, 2023
Langer, 53, was part of Australia's greatest ever squad, playing an integral role alongside Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, and Adam Gilchrist in the batting order. He went on to become a top-notch coach on the international stage, leading his home country until his tragic departure last year.

Mel McLaughlin of Channel Seven gets caught up in a BIZARRE situation with a cricket umpire who has postponed play in the Boxing Day Test

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 28, 2023
After lunch at the MCG on Thursday, cricket fans were apprehensions, but McLaughlin soon gave a first-hand account of what went wrong.

Why Justin Langer could be in for an uncomfortable reunion with Pat Cummins nearly two years after he was fired as Australia's coach

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 19, 2023
Since the Australian Test skipper was involved in the ex-national coach's dismissal from his role in 2021, Pat Cummins and Justin Langer could be on a sad, long-term reunion.

Revealed: Why Ricky Ponting was nowhere to be seen on Channel Seven's coverage of the last day of the Australia vs Pakistan Test

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 17, 2023
The missing Ricky Ponting from the final day of the First Test against Pakistan has been revealed, with the Australian cricket icon reluctant to attend the blockbuster IPL auction in Dubai. Ponting appeared on Channel 7 for the first three days of the Test, but he wasn't around to see Australia crush Pakistan by 360 runs. The cricket legend who coached the Delhi Capitals had pre-arranged to leave his commentary role early so he would attend the IPL auction, where he will be joined by Australian IPL coaches Justin Langer and Trevor Bayliss.

As Australia's main reason for his centennial against Pakistan, David Warner breaks his silence on Mitchell Johnson row

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 14, 2023
David Warner has spoken out for the first time regarding Mitchell Johnson's criticism after scoring a rousing century against Pakistan. Warner was the subject of a lot of mockery from Johnson ahead of the Test season, with Australia's Ashes hero saying that the opener does not deserving of a farewell party due to his appearance and involvement in the sandpaper scandal.

Cameron Green, a cricketer, opens up for the first time about the life-threatening and incurable health condition he has suffered with since birth

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 14, 2023
The all-rounder (pictured left and right with girlfriend Emily Redwood) made the shocking discovery on Thursday, just before his first Test against Pakistan, with his father recalling that doctors suspected the disease might have killed him before he turned 12 years old.

Mitchell Johnson is chastised for his attack on David Warner: "I hate it."

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 13, 2023
Mitchell Johnson has been banned from playing an 'unwritten code,' among former players, and he'hated' the column written by veteran opener David Warner, according to former Australia coach Justin Langer. Former athletes should never air grievances in public, according to Langer, who questioned Warner's role in the Test team and whether he deserved a final farewell in Sydney. Warner's colleagues have rallied behind him ahead of the first Test in Perth and to a man who may be blown up by the criticism that has dominated the build-up to the game.

Go inside footy commentator James Brayshaw's stunning wedding - featuring a host of the biggest names in AFL and cricket

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 22, 2023
Brayshaw, an AFL commentator, was upbeat when he wed Christie at the Shorehouse in Swanbourne on Friday, a year after asking the question while on holiday in Italy. Christie wore white in the Perth sunshine, and former cricketer Greg Blewett presented the happy couple with their rings.

Australia will be'relieved' to return home with the Ashes, according to Justin Langer, who claims that the stars were 'intimidated' by Bazball: 'They were limping at the end.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 1, 2023
Though they missed out on their first Ashes series victory on enemy soil since 2001, former Australia coach Langer believes the team will be delighted to leave England unbeaten. In his column with The Telegraph, Langer said that 'Australia were limping at the end; just holding on.'

NASSER HUSSAIN: Australia might have retained the Ashes but England's Ben Stokes has the advantage over Pat Cummins in the clash of the captains

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
NASSER HUSSAIN: Both captains have been outstanding in this series, in different ways. The scoreline reads 2-1 to Australia, but it may have been anything going into the final game at the Oval. It has been for Pat Cummins that it has partly about continuing to improve the reputation of Australia after Sandpapergate, and that it has been done with a new coach after the fallout from Justin Langer's tenure as the nation's premier. Cummins has tried to make the team more recognizable. In general, he has succeeded, even though not everybody was thrilled about Alex Carey's stumping of Jonny Bairstow at Lord's. Cummins also had to keep Australia's track, and you cannot disagree with his team's achievements. You don't get to the final of the World Test Championship without playing good cricket for the past two years, and Australia defeated India to lift the trophy.

Pat Cummins fires back at critics who slammed him for leaving his team in India to return to Australia and be close to his terminally ill mother shortly before she died

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
Pat Cummins has struck back at the critics who questioned his decision to abandon his team halfway through the series in India in February to be with his terminally ill mother, who claims he had no reason. After Australia's second Test loss in Delhi, the Australian captain returned home to be with his critically ill mother Maria, who by then had begun palliative care. Maria died in Sydney in March. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and the condition resurfaced early last year.

After a superb Ashes performance at Old Trafford, Justin Langer gives Ben Stokes and England the ultimate compliment

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 25, 2023
England's ultra-attacking Bazball play has been lauded by Justin Langer, who has admitted that Australia has been lucky to have pulled a draw on Sunday from Old Trafford. After the fourth Test in Manchester ended in a rain-affected draw on Sunday, the tourists retained the urn, and Pat Cummins now has a chance to become the first Australian captain to win the Ashes since 2001.

The unexpected bromance that brought England back to Ashes is Mark Wood and Chris Woakes

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 15, 2023
It was surprising to learn that they did not reveal much else besides Chris Woakes and Mark Wood's match-clinching partnership in the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Both men were pushed to the ground each day and then parked in the same spot. And when they go on tour, they bring each other's favorite foods: chocolate digestives for Woakes, Ferrero Rocher for Wood. Woakes even held Wood's hand during internal flights on a small aircraft to ease his fear of flying.

With Lucknow Super Giants, Australian cricket coach Justin Langer takes over in Indian Premier League

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 15, 2023
Former Test opening batter and Australian cricket coach Justin Langer lands a new lucrative coaching gig a year after vowing he would never coach again following bitter split with CA

On a recent Amazon Prime series of The Test, England's attempt to recover The Ashes will appear on a new Amazon Prime version of The Test

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 22, 2023
Exclusive BY MATT HUGHES: Mail Sport has learned that Pat Cummins' tourists were taken to England by a film crew from Amazon, who have been given exclusive access to the Australian dressing room, team meetings, and hotels throughout the five-match series. Amazon does not have access to England's private areas, but will film along the boundary areas of the four remaining Tests, gaining more footage of both teams of players.

Justin Langer discusses how Sir Alex Ferguson's lunch changed his coaching philosophy

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 15, 2023
As the legendary Scot shared some 'powerful' advice ahead of the fourth Test of the 2019 Ashes series, Justin Langer explains how a lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson changed his coaching approach. The hosts were still reeling from losing to England at Headingley after Ben Stokes' heroics rescued them from a seemingly impossible position, as the hosts were welcomed back from a seemingly impossible situation. Steve Waugh and Kevin Ferguson were welcomed in Ferguson for lunch.

Mitchell Starc could be dismissed, but Australia is yet to resolve the Ashes selection issue

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 12, 2023
Australia claims they are unconcerned by Mitchell Starc's expensive bowling in the World Test Championship final, adamant that his ability to take wickets is vital for their balance. Selectors will make one of their toughest calls in years this week when they pick their starting lineup for Friday's first Ashes Test, with a new Josh Hazlewood expected to play. On Monday, Australia will find out how their quicks have improved from their 209-run Test Championship victory over India.

Justin Langer played in West Australian Premier Mark McGowan, who resigned after he left it

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 30, 2023
Justin Langer, Australia's top cricketer, seems to have been involved in Mark McGowan's surprise decision to step down as Western Australia's premier. On Monday, the 55-year-old announced his resignation, saying he was resigning from politics out of'exhaustion' from his 'all-consuming work,' six years after being elected. 'I'm announcing that I'm stepping down as Prime Minister and Member for Rockingham,' a visibly emotional McGowan said.

After Australian cricket legend Matthew branded the actor's batting 'un-Australian,' Steve Smith lashes out

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 8, 2023
Smith (left) was direct in response to Hayden's critique of the actor's lack of aggression at the crease, indicating that he was shocked and dissatisfied with the spray ahead of his fourth Test in Indore.

After the third Test disaster vs. India, Australian cricket legends Doubs question Pat Cummins' leadership

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 20, 2023
Instead of kneeling down and attempting to save the series against India, Aussie skipper Pat Cummins' dismissal (centre) was described as 'disgusting, 'rubbish, and 'pathetic.' The Delhi disaster brought the team's Nagpur nightmares in the first Test, and the captain was right in the middle of it, with a poorly executed slog sweep that had him out for a golden duck when the team needed most. Several Aussie cricket legends have questioned his on-field credentials, so how come Cummins turn this sinking ship around?