Former Australian head coach Justin Langer says he is looking forward to the national team’s upcoming Test tour of India. Langer believes Australia has a genuine chance to make history this time.
Australia, which will play four Tests in India in February and March, has not won a Test series on Indian soil since 2004. The last Australian captain to win a Test series in India was Adam Gilchrist. Prior to that, Bill Lawry accomplished the feat in 1969.
Former Australian head coach Justin Langer says he is looking forward to the national team’s upcoming Test tour of India. Langer believes Australia has a genuine chance to make history this time.
“It’s not sadness, I’ve moved on. I won’t be there, but I’ll be looking forward to seeing the boys win there. It’d be great if they can. I can’t wait to watch. It’s the hardest tour. I look back to 2004 when Australia won for the first time in 35 years, it has a similar feel about it,” he said while speaking to the age.
“It was a very balanced and confident team” – Justin Langer
“It was a very balanced and confident team. The current team are winning and I think they’re a huge chance to beat India. That was my Mt Everest tour. I always said I wanted to be able to do it again because it was so hard to do.”
Langer also stated that Australia has a well-balanced team with plenty of experience in the top four, as well as a dynamic middle-order batter in Travis Head and a potent fast-bowling attack.
“Australia have two senior pros at the top. They’ve got No.3 and No.4, averaging 60 and they’re best mates. They’re hungry and they play spin well. Travis Head is batting at a different level.”
“He’s been inspired by that top four. Cameron Green will hopefully come back in, which gives really good balance. You’ve got the best fast bowling attack in the world and you’ve got the best spinner in the world. My gosh, they have an incredibly well-balanced team.”
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