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Justin Langer was appointed as the batting coach of Australia on Monday. Langer will also help Tim Nielsen's coaching team in a mentoring capacity.
A CA statement said, "Cricket Australia today announced that Australian Test legend Justin Langer will support the coaching of the Australia Test team this summer."
CA's General Manager (Cricket) Michael Brown said ,"Justin Langer will join the Australian Test squad and provide specialist skills in assisting the batters prepare for Test match cricket. He'll also develop plans to assist players cope with the rigours of the Test match game."
"We are thrilled to have a player of Justin's experience working with the Test team. Justin was renowned for his professional approach to preparation and his commitment to play for his country. He will help many young players as our team continues to develop," he added.
Langer’s playing career includes 105 Test matches with a batting average of 45.27 He took Test retirement in January 2007. He recently retired from first-class cricket with Somerset.
During his 3 years stint with Somerset as captain, he helped the team to qualify for the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 tournament this year.
Langer who was excited with his new assignment said, “When CA approached me about this appointment, I felt privileged to be considered. I have been passionate about Australian cricket for many years so I am excited about playing a 'hands on' role in the continued development of the Test team, particularly in the batting and leadership departments.”
"Having just retired as a player I can think of no better apprenticeship in coaching than to work with Ricky and Tim and the Australian Cricket Team," he added.
