Justin Langer reveals why he rejected Cricket Australia's short-term contract extension as head coach

Justin Langer told Cricket Australia (CA) he wanted to bow out with dignity and integrity rather than accept a short-term contract to continue as men's head coach.

In his resignation letter, published by News Corp on Sunday, Langer cited the reasons why he decided to walk away.

Langer told CA on Saturday morning he was resigning effective immediately, with no interest in taking up the short-term deal offered, after almost four years in the job.

The 51-year-old wanted to sign a new long-term contract but CA only wanted to keep him on until the end of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.

«Having been away from home since the first week of October, [Friday] was a tumultuous day, and with quarantine restrictions now that I am back [in Perth] I am unable to do anything publicly at the moment, but I want people to know I am happy with my decision and proud of what I have achieved,» Langer wrote in an email to CA officials, including chief executive Nick Hockley.

«There has been a great deal of media speculation on my future as the Australian men's cricket coach over the last 12 months and this has taken an enormous toll on my family.

Justin Langer has resigned as head coach of Australia's men's cricket team less than a month after a thumping Ashes series win.

»I hope through this time, and throughout my tenure, I have held myself with integrity and dignity.

«Last night I was offered a short-term contract until the end of the T20 World Cup in Australia [in November], with the sentiment of 'going out on a high'.

»After careful consideration, I have decided not to accept this contract renewal, and as a result, I believe it is in everyone's best interests for the Australian cricket team to begin the next chapter immediately.

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