'I love my job' - Justin Langer wishes to continue his tenure across formats

The Australian cricket team is going through a great phase currently. The team lifted the T20 World Cup last month for the first time. Australia has defeated England in the first Two Ashes Test and is looking to have a clean sweep over the arch-rivals.

Australia has a busy schedule for the next two years. Australia will host the T20 World Cup in October next year and will also play the ODI World Cup in India in 2023. Australia will travel to Asia to play against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India.

Justin Langer, the current head coach of the Australian team, has expressed his desire to remain in his position across all three formats after his tenure ends. The Australian cricket officials will meet after Ashes to decide Langer’s future.

When asked whether he wants to remain the coach across the three formats, Langer said: “Yes,” as quoted by Cricinfo.

“I’ve never thought differently to be honest,” Langer said on Thursday. “I’ve been consistent with what I’ve said for the last four years. I love my job. And the boys are playing well. No doubt about it. It’s a great team to be involved in. So nothing’s changed from my point of view,” Langer added.

Australia will return to South Africa for the first time since the sandpaper saga

In 2023, Australia will go to South Africa to play a three-match Test series. It was scheduled to be played in February and March 2021; however, it was canceled amid the Covid-19 situation in South Africa.

The tour might take place after the ODI World Cup 2023. It was also a part of the previous World Test Championship cycle and might not be counted in the ongoing WTC cycle. In 2023, Australia will also travel to England to play the Ashes.

Also, Australia aims to qualify for the WTC final, which it missed last season by a small margin. Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne mentioned a few days back that the team is eyeing a whitewash over England to increase the chances of playing the final.

“We were envious of New Zealand and India that we weren’t there. We would have loved to have been. It was a goal which we didn’t achieve, unfortunately,” Langer said.