Justin Langer praises retired Ben Stokes as a coaching challenge

Justin Langer, former Australia coach, expressed admiration for retired England cricketer Ben Stokes. Reflecting on his career, Langer described Stokes as a 'nightmare to coach against' and recalled the pain of Stokes' remarkable innings in the 2019 Ashes that resulted in a dramatic defeat for Australia. Langer acknowledged the significant toll that cricket took on Stokes, who stated he was 'burnt out' and had no more fight left. As Stokes steps away from the game, Langer's reflections highlight the complicated emotions surrounding his retirement and the impact of Stokes' contributions to cricket.

• 11:51 AMYahoo Sports — 'I'd have him in my team any day': Justin Langer calls retired Ben Stokes 'a nightmare to coach against'