"I'm just so pleased that Australian cricket is going to be in such good hands," Lehmann told cricket.com.au. "He's got the best job in the world, and I know it's a job that I'll miss because I loved every minute of it. "But this is a time that Australian cricket needs to move forward and they couldn't have a better person to lead them now." Langer, a gritty opening batsman who played in some of Australia's greatest teams, has been appointed coach of the test, one-day and T20 sides for the next four years.Former Australia coach @darren_lehmann spoke with @ARamseyCricket about his successor Justin Langer and 'the best job in the world' https://t.co/sOzdFlR3ey
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) May 4, 2018
He will also be part of a players' review aimed at improving a team culture and conduct that former players and media pundits have long criticised as boorish and out of step with public expectations. Lehmann, who took Australia to the 2015 World Cup title, consecutive Ashes victories at home and to the top of the world test and ODI rankings, said Langer had to find a formula to be successful playing the right way. "He spoke passionately about how he wants them to play, and he's going to find the right balance that works best for that group," said Lehmann.Australian cricket in 'good hands' with Langer: Lehmann https://t.co/4H0dy0lih8 via @TOISports pic.twitter.com/Q7kel7J524
— Times of India (@timesofindia) May 5, 2018
"There's no doubt that the toughest time in that job is when the team's not winning. "As he said in his media conference, winning away from home is the ambition for every team, but winning at home is also paramount. Winning away is everyone's aspiration, but if you don't win at home that starts to present its own challenges.""I am very excited about the scope I now have to coach the country that supported me so much in my cricketing career." Justin Langer takes the spot left vacant by @darren_lehmann as Australia's head coach https://t.co/NJG4ufixBo pic.twitter.com/xiNbIT61wo
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 2, 2018