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Ian Chappell Blasts "Justin Langer PR Machine", Backs Australia Captain Pat Cummins

Australian great Ian Chappell has called the past players supporting Justin Langer as his "PR machine". Chappell instead threw his weight behind skipper Pat Cummins, who had received flak for not backing the former coach in the lead-up to his resignation. Former cricketers such as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Mitchell Johnson, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne have slammed Cricket Australia and the members of the national team, especially Cummins, for not publicly supporting Langer, who was offered a short-term extension, which he declined.

Jason Gillespie Not Interested In Coaching Australia After Justin Langer's Resignation

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie on Tuesday said that he is not interested in coaching Australia after Justin Langer's resignation. Cricket Australia on Saturday accepted men's team head coach Justin Langer's resignation. "Justin was offered a short-term extension to his current contract, which sadly he has opted not to accept," stated an official Cricket Australia release.

PAK vs AUS: Australia Name Full-Strength Squad For Pakistan Tour

Australia named a full-strength squad on Tuesday for its first Pakistan tour in 24 years, with spinners Mitchell Swepson and Ashton Agar drafted to back up their formidable pace attack. Pat Cummins' side -- which recently lost coach Justin Langer in acrimonious circumstances -- are slated to play a three-Test series in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore from March 4. Bowler Josh Hazelwood will be back in action after missing most of Australia's recent 4-0 demolition of England in the Ashes. Scott Boland who thrilled fans with a stunning debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during that series -- including a spell that saw him take six wickets for seven runs -- has been retained.

Daniel Sams Added To Australia T20I Squad For Series vs Sri Lanka

All-rounder Daniel Sams has been added to Australia's T20I squad for the series against Sri Lanka on Friday. Sams has been included as a replacement of batter Travis Head, who will be missing out the starting of the T20I series to play a Sheffield Shield match for South Australia ahead of the Pakistan tour. Head played his last T20I in 2018 but was recalled to play in the series against Sri Lanka. He had decided to play some first class cricket before Australia's tour to Pakistan.

"Absolute Disgrace": Shane Warne Slams Cricket Australia After Justin Langer's Exit

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne on Monday slammed Cricket Australia and labelled Justin Langer's ousting as a coach an "absolute disgrace." Cricket Australia on Saturday accepted men's team head coach Justin Langer's resignation. "Justin was offered a short-term extension to his current contract, which sadly he has opted not to accept," stated an official Cricket Australia release.

Mitchell Johnson "Smoked Him": Michael Clarke Wants Pat Cummins To "Stand Tall" After Justin Langer's Resignation

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke believes that the reputation of Pat Cummins has taken a hit after Justin Langer resigned as the coach of the senior men's team. Cricket Australia on Saturday accepted men's team head coach Justin Langer's resignation. "Justin was offered a short-term extension to his current contract, which sadly he has opted not to accept," stated an official Cricket Australia release. After this, former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson labelled Cummins as "gutless" and said the Test skipper has an agenda to bring his own coach.

Happy With My Decision, Speculation On My Tenure As Coach Took Toll On My Family: Justin Langer

Former Australia coach Justin Langer in his resignation letter to Cricket Australia stated that he was aware of some senior players not wanting him to continue as the coach, and speculation regarding his tenure took a toll on his family. Cricket Australia on Saturday had accepted men's team head coach Justin Langer's resignation. "Justin was offered a short-term extension to his current contract, which sadly he has opted not to accept," stated an official Cricket Australia release.

"Gutless": Mitchell Johnson Takes Aim At Pat Cummins After Justin Langer's Exit

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Test skipper Pat Cummins after Justin Langer resigned as the head coach of the senior men's team. Cricket Australia on Saturday accepted men's team head coach Justin Langer's resignation. "Justin was offered a short-term extension to his current contract, which sadly he has opted not to accept," stated an official Cricket Australia release. "Pat Cummins has been lauded as some type of cricketing saint since his elevation to the top job this summer. Cummins might have delivered with the ball during the Ashes series, but he has failed his first big test as captain pretty miserably," Johnson wrote in a column for The West Australian, as reported by Fox Sports.

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Ian Chappell Blasts "Justin Langer PR Machine", Backs Australia Captain Pat Cummins

Jason Gillespie Not Interested In Coaching Australia After Justin Langer's Resignation

PAK vs AUS: Australia Name Full-Strength Squad For Pakistan Tour

Daniel Sams Added To Australia T20I Squad For Series vs Sri Lanka

"Absolute Disgrace": Shane Warne Slams Cricket Australia After Justin Langer's Exit

Mitchell Johnson "Smoked Him": Michael Clarke Wants Pat Cummins To "Stand Tall" After Justin Langer's Resignation

Happy With My Decision, Speculation On My Tenure As Coach Took Toll On My Family: Justin Langer

"Gutless": Mitchell Johnson Takes Aim At Pat Cummins After Justin Langer's Exit