Cricket Australia says Justin Langer was not in its long-term plans, as it expresses disappointment about his decision to resign as men's head coach.
Hockley said CA was "disappointed" by Langer's decision, as it wanted him to coach Australia in its defence of its T20 World Cup championship in October and November."We were pretty clear with Justin that it was for a period of transition," Hockley told a media conference."When we sat down and looked at the needs of the team going forward, we thought that the team has evolved.
"The team's needs or requirements of the head coach had evolved, so we were clear that we were looking at a short-term extension." Hockley confirmed Test captain Pat Cummins and white-ball skipper Aaron Finch were consulted as part of the evaluation of Langer's coaching tenure."Over the course of the summer — after some very difficult discussions — everyone has really stepped up," Hockley said.
"We've got a much clearer view of how people are stepping up and taking accountability for their own roles and responsibilities. "People are stepping up and taking accountability for their own roles and responsibilities, and on that basis — and I spoke to the selectors and more broadly across the staff — we felt that the time was now to start a process of transition."Hockley said the men's team had "evolved" during Langer's tenure to the point CA felt a fresh approach was needed in the coming years.