(UTV|COLOMBO) – Justin Langer has been named as Australia’s new head coach, replacing Darren Lehmann, who resigned in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, BBC Sport reported.
The former opener, currently in charge of Western Australia and Perth Scorchers, has signed a four-year deal.
Lehmann played no part in the ball-tampering plot on Australia’s tour of South Africa in March.
He initially declared his intention to carry on as coach, only to resign before the fourth and final Test.
Captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were sacked and banned for a year for their part in the controversy, while batsman Cameron Bancroft was suspended for nine months.
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