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After rescuing the unrescuable Hobart Test of 1999-2000 with Adam Gilchrist, then slaughtering a blistering 122 in Auckland, Steve Waugh called him the world's best batsman.
- Male
- December 21, 1970
- Australia
Apart from being prolific, Langer also became more positive in intent as a batsman.
A left-handed batsman, Langer is best known for his partnership with Matthew Hayden as Australia's test opening batsmen during the early and mid-2000s, considered one of the most successful ever. Representing Western Australia domestically, Langer played English county cricket for Middlesex and also Somerset .
- 23/30
- 105
- 45.27
- 7,696
Justin Langer Batsman Ranking - Test; Born: 21/11/1970: Role: Batsman: Best Rating: 780: Best Ranking: 7: Total Runs: 7696: Batting Average: 45.27
- 780
- Batsman
- 21/11/1970
- 7.7K
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- The domestic champion. Perhaps Langer’s greatest claim to fame is the fact that he has scored the most First-Class runs (28,382 at 50.23) among Australians.
- It’s all in the family. Justin’s uncle Robert Samuel “Robbie” Langer was an aggressive left-handed batsman who averaged 43.06 in First-Class cricket, playing mostly for Western Australia.
- The gloveman. Long before he became a Test opener, Langer had made his ODI debut as a specialist wicket-keeper. In fact, Langer had kept wickets in four of the eight ODIs he played in.
- The Big Basher — I. Contrary to popular belief, Langer could be aggressive on his day. He scored 160 ODI runs in all at a strike rate of 88.9. To put things into perspective, Michael Hussey, Ricky Ponting, Hayden, Michael Clarke, Damien Martyn, and the Waughs all have lower strike rates.
Short in stature but big at heart; Justin Langer was considered ‘the best batsman in the world’ by Steve Waugh. His time with the Australian cricket team was testament to this statement...
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May 19, 2011 · Justin Langer played 105 Tests for Australia and has spent the past 18 months with the squad as a Test batting consultant. Last Friday, Langer was appointed the full-time assistant coach under...
