Langer Takes Reins of Australia After Scandal

Langer Takes Reins of Australia After Scandal
Justin Langer speaks to the media in Melbourne, Australia, May 3, 2018. AAP/Luis Ascui/via Reuters
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MELBOURNE—Justin Langer has been named as Australia’s head coach on a four-year contract, replacing Darren Lehmann following the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa that rocked world cricket.

Long touted as Lehmann’s successor, former test opener Langer has landed the role earlier than planned after his predecessor resigned following the Cape Town scandal despite being cleared of any wrongdoing himself.