Justin Langer has been handed his first coaching job since his controversial split with Australia, as the former opener takes the reins of IPL outfit, the Lucknow Super Giants.
Langer was unveiled as the Super Giants new coach on Friday night, with the 52-year-old to take over from Andy Flower next season.
There, he will likely be reunited with Marcus Stoinis as one of the Super Girants marquee stars, with fellow Australian allrounder Daniel Sams also on their roster last season.
After resigning as Australia's coach last year when he was only offered a six-month extension, Langer was considered a potential option to take over as England mentor.
England, though, have since found success with New Zealander Brendon McCullum.
This now marks Langer's first top job in a professional set up since then, with the role to allow him to continue in TV commentary during the home summer.
"Lucknow Super Giants are on the journey of building a great story in the IPL," Langer said.
"We all have a role to play in that journey and I am excited to be a part of the team moving forward."
Lucknow have finished third in both of their first two seasons of the IPL.
Langer has previously led Perth Scorchers to three BBL titles, and presided over Australia's drought-breaking T20 World Cup success in 2021 in one of his last tournaments as coach.
