Explorer

Felt 'Physically Sick' After Headingley Defeat: Langer

After England's win Leeds, the series is square at 1-1. The turn of events has been similar to that of 2005 Ashes in which Langer himself was a part of

Australia head coach Justin Langer has revealed that the week following the Headingley Test - which England won narrowly courtesy Ben Stokes epic unbeaten knock of 135 - has been one of the toughest period in charge. "As challenging as this week's been, it's been awesome," cricket.com.au quoted Langer as saying at Old Trafford where the fourth Ashes Test begins on Wednesday. "I've loved this last week of coaching, because you can either sit back and feel sorry for yourself and put it under the carpet, or you can work out ways to make sure we're up for the first ball (on Wednesday) and then the next Test match." "That's the toughest part of it, we were that close. I actually felt physically sick after it, then I went back to my room and I wasn't sure whether to cry my eyes out or smash my hotel room," he added. After England's win Leeds, the series is square at 1-1. The turn of events has been similar to that of 2005 Ashes in which Langer himself was a part of. "Often it seems like history is repeating itself, but the beauty of the future is you've got a chance to have a different outcome. "It's always been a philosophy and theme of my coaching, that we've got to do things together as much as we possibly can. "It might be right, it might be wrong, that's just a strong belief I have. "It's been a long hard tour, but we'll stick together as much as we can and hopefully it'll give us the right outcome," he said. Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh, who skipped the third Test, will be rejoining the squad for the remaining two matches. "We asked him to stay for the third Test, but he had to go back for a function," Langer said. "But he was actually going to fly there, do the function and fly back the next day. That's how much he's enjoying it. He's been like a kid at Christmas. To come back after such a long time away from the game, his passion and enthusiasm for the game has been brilliant and it's going to be great," he added.
View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

India, China Decide On ‘Next Steps’ In Bilateral Ties As Jaishankar, Wang Yi Meet In Brazil
India, China Decide On ‘Next Steps’ In Bilateral Ties As Jaishankar, Wang Yi Meet In Brazil
'Glad To Have Met': Modi Meets Italian PM Meloni At G20 Summit; Shares Pics
'Glad To Have Met': Modi Meets Italian PM Meloni At G20 Summit; Shares Pics
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Indira Gandhi On Her Birth Anniversary, Rahul Shares Childhood Pics
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Indira Gandhi On Her Birth Anniversary, Rahul Shares Childhood Pics
Elon Musk's SpaceX Launches ISRO's Advanced Satellite That Will Enable In-Flight Internet
Elon Musk's SpaceX Launches ISRO's Advanced Satellite That Will Enable In-Flight Internet
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Will We Get To Watch Gangs Of Wasseypur 3? Find Out from Writer-Actor Zeishan Quadri | ABP LiveJharkhand Report: Will Raj Sinha Secure a Hat-Trick This Time? How Much Benefit Will BJP Gain in Kolhan?Jharkhand Report: 'We Won't Let BJP Divide on Hindu-Muslim Lines,' Why Muslims in Jharkhand are Angry with BJPJharkhand Report: Jharia Public to Support Ragini, Ragini Singh Shares Plan to Win the Election

Photo Gallery

Embed widget