Australian cricket greats responded to Justin Langer’s resignation as men’s coach with sadness and anger on Saturday, hailing his role in turning a scandal-tainted team around. 

Langer’s long-time partner at the crease Matthew Hayden led emotional tributes that were barbed with anger at the way events had unfolded. He said Langer—who took up the role in 2018 as Australian cricket was reeling from the sandpaper ball-tampering scandal that shocked the nation—had ended a toxic win-at-all-costs culture and made Australians proud of their team again.