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Justin Langer

Greek philosophers and cricket captains are proof you can always learn more

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What you can learn from Allan Border and Socrates

I’ve spent 35 years in professional cricket, you’d think by now I’d have seen it all. But this week, back in the coaching seat in India, I learned four things I had never come across before.

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Champion boxer Mike Tyson’s quip that ‘everyone’s got a plan until you get punched in the face’ is something worth thinking about.

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What you can learn from the Mike Tyson philosophy

Champion boxer Mike Tyson’s quip that ‘everyone’s got a plan until you get punched in the face’ is something worth thinking about.

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Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy at the 2024 Cricket Australia Awards in Melbourne.

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Mitch and Alyssa, a sporting power couple to be proud of

Alyssa Healy’s last match is a chance to acknowledge an Aussie power pair.

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Angus Taylor can learn a thing or two from Phil Jackson.

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How business and politics can learn from a sporting great

If your business or political party is in the doldrums or struggling to manage egos, maybe look to a legendary NBA coach for some tips.

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Australia Day 2022. City Beach. 13 year-old Oliver Clark plays beach cricket with (counter clockwise from batsman) Michael Snelling, Jack Gallagher, Travis Bestwick, Oscar Coyle, Elliott Comito Simon Santi

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Replace gut-feelings with data to find young sporting talent

Talent doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it whispers, waiting for the right tools and opportunities.

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Ben Stokes and Usman Khawaja have had better weeks.

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Maybe Poms do have a plan to avoid being yesterday’s heroes

It’s hard to tell from the outside, but England sticking to their guns is not that crazy and why can’t a bloke play golf?

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Australia stands ready singing the national anthem before Day 1 of The Ashes Perth.

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The national anthem inspires our great feats

No doubt national songs create identity, resilience, romance and a belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

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Left: St Mary’s Cricket Club President Ben Mattock holding Justin Langer’s baggy green. Unknown

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The ‘nearly-there’ crowd is full of champions

Most people can live the dream, not many can live the reality. The truth is that the dream rarely represents the reality of what it takes to enjoy those symbols of public success. 

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Ben Stokes and his team arrived in Perth this week ready to take on the Australians in this highly-anticipated Ashes series.

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When does the t-shirt-look cross sporting tradition?

The chequered arrival dates, casual attire and low-key lead up, reflects the modern game - probably modern times - at least in England and Australia. 

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Sporting greats Bill Kirby, Adam Gilchrist and Jamie Dwyer on what lies ahead after retirement

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The scary moment when a sporting career ends

For most athletes, and professionals from other sectors, the final whistle marks not just the end of competition, but often the beginning of a person’s reinvention. 

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Kerry Stokes at Leadership Matters with Geraldine Slattery at Astral Ballroom, Crown Perth.

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From big business to frontline work it’s all about the kids

Of all Kerry Stokes’s many achievements, Telethon must be high, if not the highest, on his list.

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Rory McIlroy of Team Europe speaks to the media after Team Europe's 15-13 win over Team United States during the singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup.

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When sport turns feral there is nothing worse to watch

For three days, golf’s proudest spectacle teetered on the edge of chaos.

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The secret to Bailey Smith’s success

Life seems pretty easy for our superstars but how they got here is very far from it.

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Ricky Hatton (R) celebrates beating Kostya Tszyu (L) during the IBF light welterweight title fight at the MEN Arena on June 4, 2005 in Manchester, England.

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Ricky Hatton and the fight between triumph and disaster

His death shows us that even the most physically tough people can’t always find an answer or solution for themselves. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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Ricky Hatton (R) celebrates beating Kostya Tszyu (L) during the IBF light welterweight title fight at the MEN Arena on June 4, 2005 in Manchester, England.

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Ricky Hatton and the fight between triumph and disaster

JUSTIN LANGER: His death shows us that even the most physically tough people can’t always find an answer or solution for themselves. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Australia Coach Justin Langer celebrates with bowler Pat Cummins during day five of the 4th Ashes Test Match between England and Australia at Old Trafford on September 08, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus)

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‘Strive to be happy’: Two weddings and a reality check

Two family weddings at the same spot 13 years apart was a chance to reflect on the good, bad and unforgettable moments during that time. And it soon became obvious what was important

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JUSTIN LANGER: My former enemies, Englishmen like Kevin Pietersen, are now my allies as I coach London Spirit.

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The day I had a run-in with Kevin Pietersen

As the world appears to being getting more divided there is one fractious relationship that always tests our patience - the one with the English!

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JUSTIN LANGER: English fans still hound David Warner over sandpaper scandal, yet a father reaches out to help a man who killed his child.

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Special family gives insight into the power of forgiveness

English fans still hound David Warner over sandpaper scandal, yet a father reaches out to help a man who killed his child.

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Justin Langer: Why I worry about the future of cricket

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Why I worry about the future of cricket

The very foundation of cricket is under strain from an economic model that rewards the richest, leaving the rest struggling to survive.

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The unique traits of ‘anti-normal’ Nat Fyfe

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The unique traits of ‘anti-normal’ Nat Fyfe

Retiring Fremantle legend Nat Fyfe always walked to the beat of his own drum, and it drove him to be such a high-achiever throughout his career.

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Take the plunge and try new things if you get a chance

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Take the plunge and try new things if you get a chance

Getting a new perspective of London and my time as director has confirmed my belief to always take on a challenge whenever possible.

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Optus Stadium shows how a vision can become a reality

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Optus Stadium shows how a vision can become a reality

As Hobart argues over a new stadium, Optus is an example of what can be done and a wider lesson on what it takes for an idea to evolve.

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Harley Reid and Shane Warne.

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Success does not come easily for the sporting greats

Shane Warne’s rise to stardom was no easy road, as many of the latest stars in the making like Harley Reid are finding out the hard way.

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Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are world class female boxers.

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The two women punching through ceilings and stereotypes

These athletes are boxers. One is from Ireland, the other from Puerto Rico. In their countries they are as iconic as Cathy Freeman, Ash Barty or Sam Kerr are in Australia.

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