Justin Langer

Australian cricket opening batsman and coach, scored over 7,000 Test runs and later coached Australia to T20 World Cup victory in 2021

Justin Langer is a former Australian opening batsman who formed a legendary partnership with Matthew Hayden at the top of the order. Known for his tenacity, determination, and mental fortitude, he scored over 7,000 Test runs for Australia. He later became Australia's head coach, guiding them to Ashes victories before stepping down in 2022.

Langer was known for his gritty determination and compact technique as an opening batsman. He possessed exceptional concentration and was particularly strong against pace bowling, using his quick footwork to get into good positions. His partnership with Matthew Hayden was built on complementary styles, with Langer providing stability while Hayden provided aggression.

Langer's opening partnership with Matthew Hayden is considered one of the greatest in cricket history, providing the foundation for Australia's dominance in the early 2000s. As a coach, he successfully rebuilt Australian cricket's culture following the ball-tampering scandal.

• ICC Cricket World Cup 1999 (Runner-up, Australia)
• ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 (Winner, Australia)
• ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 (Winner, Australia)
• Ashes Series 1997 (Winner, Australia)
• Ashes Series 2001 (Winner, Australia)
• Ashes Series 2002-03 (Winner, Australia)
• Ashes Series 2006-07 (Winner, Australia)
• Sheffield Shield Champion multiple times with Western Australia
• Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2001
• ICC Champions Trophy 2006 (Winner, Australia)
• Test Cricket - Part of Australia's dominant Test era winning 16 consecutive Test matches world record 2000-01