Justin Langer gave his opinion on the IPL mega auction scenario. In a podcast, Agitation The head coach claimed that it is considered “bizarre” to maintain a maximum of five players every three years.
The former Australian coach believed in the construction of a strong core of 20 players for a long period to be called a team.
“Last year we had 25 players, we retained 5, went back to the remaining 20 pools. Then you have this mega auction, and then you start again every three years. It's bizarre,” Langer said. '23 beyond cricket podcast, '
Former opener Felt that there is no scenario in any other sport where clubs or national teams have to rebuild their team.
“Can you think of another game where this happens? In my ideal world, I will maintain 20 players and build a culture, but it's not how it works,” Langer said.
The IPL is a league where the franchisees go through a massive change once in three years through the mega auction.
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I always thought that we have worked hard, but these people are at a different level – Langer praises the hardworking nature of Indian players.
Langer claimed that he had never seen more hardworking people than Indians.
LSG's head coach said, “Hunger in India for work, I have never seen anything like this. They just practice, practice, practice. It is crazy. I always thought we have worked hard, but these people are at a different level.”
LSG has so far been a good tournament in IPL 2025. In its five matches, the Lucknow-based franchise has claimed three wins and two defeats. One of his disadvantages against DC was a thriller. His upcoming challenge will be to face table toppers and 2022 winners, Gujarat Titans on Saturday, April 12.
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