Justin Langer terms reports criticising his coaching style as a 'wake-up call'

Australia he coach Justin Langer said he cant igre reports that senior cricketers in camp were frustrated with his coaching style and said it is a wake-up call before going on to d that criticism will be a great gift in a few weeks or months.

Australia's disappointing show against India in recently-concluded home Test series has seen many spots come under scanner and according to a report in Sydney Morning Herald, senior players find former all-rounder and assistant coach Andrew McDonald more approachable than Langer.

'I'm t going to igre this': Justin Langer

"I'm t going to igre this, of course, and absolutely it is a wake-up call. Whenever I finish this coaching career I hope I'm still calling myself a vice coach...I'll see this criticism as a great gift in a few weeks or months," ESPNcricinfo quoted Langer as saying.

"My greatest mentors in life are people who told me truth and were toughest on me, and I've always needed that honest feedback. I might t enjoy it at time, but it is so, so valuable," he ded.

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'Senior players frustrated': Reports

"Dressing-room sources say that over a grueling summer, Langer's manment style wore thin with some players, who on top of having to live in a bubble for months on end say y have become drained by his intensity and mood swings," SMH reported.

Furrmore, report has stated that senior players are 'frustrated' at atmosphere as bowlers are being 'bombarded' with statistics and instructions about where to bowl at lunch breaks during fourth and final Tests against India at Gabba. This comes after Team India breached Australian fortress to hand hosts ir first defeat in 32 years at Gabba. Moreover, report alleged that players have developed an affinity for assistant coach Andrew McDonald, who y feel is more approachable.

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report also speaks of Langer getting angry at an Australian player during Gabba Test who tried to carry a sandwich to pitch as play resumed but was disallowed by Langer. 

"You're walking on against India, we're trying to win a Test match and one of our players walks on with a toasted sandwich in his hand. I spoke to ( player) about it at length yesterday. I said, 'How do you reckon it looks, mate?' Is that t something I should say?" Langer said. 

However, claims of cracks in Australian camp have been rubbished by He Coach. 

"Couldn't be furr from truth. Leership isn't a popularity contest. If players just want someone to tickle ir stomachs all time n I'm t doing my job," Langer said. 

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(With ANI Inputs)