Justin Langer appointed London Spirit head coach in the Hundred

Former Australia batter Justin Langer has been appointed as London Spirit head coach in the Hundred. The 54-year-old replaced Trevor Bayliss, who left last month after serving the team for three years. The Spirit could only manage one win in eight games last season.

Langer was Australia’s head coach from 2018 to 2022 and coached them to their first T20 World Cup title in 2021. He has previously worked with Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL) and is currently Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

"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,” said Langer.

Meanwhile, London Spirit General Manager Fraser Stewart added: "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 the table, and for The Hundred title. He has an impressive CV in coaching and we are thrilled to have him on board."