Justin Langer doesn't need much introduction if you're a sporting fan in Australia. A former player with an incredibly decorated career and now the current Australian Cricket Coach. What a thrill and honour this chat was.
JL hails from Western Australia and began his Test career for Australia in 1993 but it wasn't all smooth sailing early on. He was dropped early in his career and would spend a large period out of the test team as he battled to discover himself and the player he wanted to be.
Fast forward to 2007 when he retires from Test cricket as Australia's 7th highest test run scorer, 10th most hundreds, 10th most matches played with 105, an average of 45, a highest score of 250, the most first class runs by an Australian with over 28,000 breaking the great Sir Donald Bradman's record and he goes down in the record books as one of the greatest every to represent Australia. However, what you quickly understand by listening to him is that those adversities, those struggles early on were a blessing and made him the person and player he became.
They also made him the coach he is now. Taking over from Darren Lehmann at the lowest point in Australian cricket history, he was up against it. He discusses how his adversity as a player helped him during this time, the adversity he faced as a coach, some defining moments during his short coaching tenure that made him evolve and he dives into the teams mantra to "make Australian's proud".
You will quickly hear just how passionate, genuine and wise JL is. He attacks this conversation with so much energy and a willingness to impart knowledge on to others. It is a must listen for any leader in any field and of course any sports enthusiast that loves Justin Langer.
Please enjoy this passionate and deep conversation with Justin Langer.