Pat Cummins breaks silence with pointed message to Justin Langer’s mates

Pat Cummins has broken his silence about Justin Langer’s departure, calling his former coach’s apology to Australia players as “unnecessary” and sending a pointed message to former players.

Australia’s Test captain came under fire from Langer’s ex-teammates for what they perceived as a lack of support for the coach before and after his resignation on Saturday.

Cummins released a statement on Wednesday, in which he referred to Langer as a “legend” of cricket.

The fast bowler defended his decision not to speak out earlier, saying he would have put the team and Cricket Australia in an “impossible situation”.

But Cummins believes the team needed a new coaching style to move forward.

“I believe in respecting the sanctity of the change room and proper process,” Cummins said.

“Now that a decision has been made by Justin to resign and given his own public comments by Cricket Australia, I can provide some clarity.

“Justin has acknowledged that his style was intense. And it was. He has apologised to players and staff for his intensity.

“I think the apology was unnecessary. Because the players were OK with JL’s intensity.

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“It came from a good place - and his fierce love of Australia and the baggy green - something which has served Australian cricket well for three decades.

“It’s what makes him a legend of the sport. And Justin’s intensity drove a better team culture and higher team standards.

“These are significant Justin Langer legacies. And on behalf of the players, I thank Justin.

“More than that, we owe him a lot and Justin will be a welcome face in the change room in the future.

“So, his intensity