Australia cricket coach Justin Langer says he is optimistic a tour of England will go ahead at some point, despite the impact of COVID-19 on the country.
Key points:
Cricket Australia announced a $40 million budget cut on Wednesday
Chief executive Kevin Roberts resigned after 19 months in the role
Justin Langer said new chief executive will have his absolute support
Australia was due to play a series of One Day and T20 Internationals against England in July.
England begins a three-Test series against West Indies next month, with the original tour postponed because of coronavirus.
"If you were to ask me two weeks ago if we were to go to England, I would have said there is no chance," Langer said.
"Standing here now, I would think there is a good chance.
"As important as it is for India to come to Australia, the Australian cricket team to go and play cricket in England would be equally as important for English cricket."
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-18/justin-langer-confident-tour-england-amid-cricket-australia-cuts/12368312
Key points:
Cricket Australia announced a $40 million budget cut on Wednesday
Chief executive Kevin Roberts resigned after 19 months in the role
Justin Langer said new chief executive will have his absolute support
Australia was due to play a series of One Day and T20 Internationals against England in July.
England begins a three-Test series against West Indies next month, with the original tour postponed because of coronavirus.
"If you were to ask me two weeks ago if we were to go to England, I would have said there is no chance," Langer said.
"Standing here now, I would think there is a good chance.
"As important as it is for India to come to Australia, the Australian cricket team to go and play cricket in England would be equally as important for English cricket."
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-18/justin-langer-confident-tour-england-amid-cricket-australia-cuts/12368312
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