Australia need a new coaching style and skill set, says Pat Cummins

Justin Langer stepped down as Australia head coach with immediate effect on February 5 after rejecting a short-term extension in the post offered by the cricket governing body of the country. Following Langer's resignation as head coach, several former Australian cricketers including, Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Mitchell Johnson lashed out at Cricket Australia and Pat Cummins for not dealing with the case in a proper manner.

"Justin has acknowledged his style was intense, he has apologized to players and staff for his intensity and I think the apology was unnecessary. Because the players were OK with JL's intensity .. and Justin's intensity drove a better team culture and higher team standards. These are significant legacies. To be better players of Australia, from this solid foundation, we need a new style of coaching and skill set," Cummins said in his statement, 

Cummins reckoned that he will back his teammates just like the former players have stood up for their compatriots in the game.

"Many former players have reached out to me and silently offered me their advice, which is welcome. Some others have spoken in the media - which is also welcome and comes from a love of the game and their support of a mate. To all past players, I want to say this: Just as you have always stuck up for your mates, I'm sticking up for mine," Cummins said.