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Matthew Cooper

Ricky Ponting hints at Justin Langer's next move and speaks out over Tim Paine's future

Ricky Ponting has revealed that Justin Langer "definitely wants to coach again" following his acrimonious departure as Australia head coach back in February.

Langer resigned after leading Australia to victory at the T20 World Cup and a 4-0 win over England in the Ashes. In his resignation letter, Langer cited a lack of support from senior players, support staff and the board as the reasons behind his decision and later claimed "bulls***" politics" played a part in his exit.

The 51-year-old did hint earlier this month that he could walk away from cricket, but Ponting could offer Langer a way back into coaching. The former Australia captain has been confirmed as head of strategy at Big Bash League (BBL) side Hobart Hurricanes and one of his first tasks will be to help the franchise appoint a new head coach.

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