Former Australia opener Justin Langer has been appointed head coach of London Spirit.
Langer, 54, joins the Hundred franchise after Trevor Bayliss’ departure final month following a three-year stint in cost.
Langer performed 105 Exams for Australia and was head coach of his residence nation from 2018 to 2022, twice profitable the Ashes and likewise lifting the T20 World Cup in 2021.
“I am thrilled to be appointed to this position with London Spirit, and I am excited to expertise The Hundred,” mentioned Langer.
“I am wanting ahead to being part of the event later this yr, and dealing with such a proficient group of gamers and coaches.”
Spirit might be hoping Langer can flip the fortunes of the franchise round following a tough two seasons.
Bayliss led Spirit to the Eliminator in his first marketing campaign however they completed second-bottom and backside since, with the franchise profitable simply three out of 16 video games up to now two years.
Langer has beforehand coached Perth Scorchers within the Huge Bash and is head coach of Lucknow Tremendous Giants within the Indian Premier League.
The appointment sees Langer return to Lord’s, the place he performed for Middlesex as an abroad participant between 1998 and 2000.