In a recent podcast interview, Australia\u2019s former coach Langer criticized the \u201ccowards\u201d of team Australia who were not open about the concerns that led to his dramatic resignation earlier this year despite winning the 2021 T20 World Cup and the Ashes under his guidance.<\/p>\n
Test captain Pat Cummins has spoken out in response to Justin Langer\u2019s harsh criticism of the Australian team, claiming that there are \u201cno cowards\u201d in the dressing room.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no cowards in Australian cricket, not ever,\u201d Cummins told reporters on the eve of the first Test. \u201cI\u2019d probably never disclose private conversations. I think it\u2019s disappointing sometimes the focus gets drawn to off-field issues but it hasn\u2019t really affected our team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Later, Langer did make an effort to clarify his comments, calling the current players his \u201cyounger brothers.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI think there\u2019s no ill will to what he was trying to do and he clarified afterwards,\u201d Cummins said at Optus Stadium. \u201cI think he had a think about it and clarified it, so thank him for that. But we\u2019re really proud of the last 12 months, how we\u2019ve fronted up, the way we\u2019ve played, the way we\u2019ve conducted ourselves. Players can certainly hold their heads high.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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