Justin Langer appointed as Men’s Head Coach of London Spirit

Justin Langer has today been appointed as the new Head Coach of the London Spirit men’s team.

Following the announcement last month that Trevor Bayliss would be leaving the role after three years at the helm, London Spirit have appointed Langer who was the standout candidate from the impressive list of applications received for the position.

Langer, an opening batter who played over 100 Tests for Australia in one of the great sides of the modern era, was Head Coach of the men’s team from 2018 until 2022 and led the side to retain the Ashes in a memorable series in England in 2019. Australia won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup under his guidance in 2021, before going on to defeat England in the Ashes on home soil.

"I’m thrilled to be appointed to this role with London Spirit, and I’m excited to experience the Hundred"

He has previously coached Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash and is currently the Head Coach of Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.

Langer has a strong affinity with Lord’s, having played for Middlesex as an overseas player between 1998 and 2000. He also became an Honorary Life Member of MCC in 2015.

London Spirit General Manager Fraser Stewart said: “We are delighted to have secured the services of a highly respected and talented coach in Justin Langer. He excelled in the interview process, which took place before Christmas, and came out on top in what was a hugely competitive field.

“Justin has a real passion for the aims and objectives that we have for the team, in seeing London Spirit competing at the right end of table, and for The Hundred title. He has an impressive CV in coaching and we are thrilled to have him on board.”

Langer said of his appointment: “I’m thrilled to be appointed to this role with London Spirit, and I’m excited to experience The Hundred. I’m looking forward to being a part of the tournament later this year, and working with such a talented group of players and coaches.”