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Langer lifts the lid on messy exit as coach

good that all your mates are supporting you in the media’,’’ Langer told a Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA event in Perth. ‘‘I said, ‘Yeah it is, acting chairman, but with all due respect, those mates are also the all-time greats of Australian cricket. They are the fabric of Australian cricket. They are Australian cricket. They also work all around the world in cricket. So yeah, I’m glad my mates are looking after me. Imagine if you had have’.

‘‘Ironically, the last six months of my coaching career were the most enjoyable period of 12 years of coaching. Not only did we win everything, but I had energy, and I had focus, and I was happy – besides the bulls..t politics.’’

Australia have since appointed Andrew Mcdonald as Langer’s replacement.

After resigning, Langer’s name was immediately linked to the England coaching position.

Langer made it crystal clear he never considered the role.

‘‘I’ve never spoken to English cricket,’’ Langer said. ‘‘The thought of coaching England [shakes his head fervently] . . . mate!’’

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