Justin Langer insists Australia will be ‘relieved’ to go home with the Ashes as former coach claims stars became ‘intimidated’ by Bazball: ‘They limped at the end’

Justin Langer has claimed that Australia were intimidated by Bazball and they will be relieved to go home with the urn after an exhausting Ashes series.

Despite leading 2–0 after the second Test at Lord’s, Pat Cummins’ side left England after a five-game draw against England 2–2, with the tourists lucky to escape humiliation after the Old Trafford Test was wiped out .

And while they missed out on a first Ashes series win on enemy soil since 2001, former Australian coach Langer believes the team will be happy to leave England unscathed.

Australia limped at the end; just keep going’, Langer looked back in his column with The Telegraph.

“They’ll be glad they kept the urn, but they’ve been in the game of their lives for the past seven weeks.

“As the players board their flight home, there will undoubtedly be a sense of relief. They will take a deep breath and say ‘thank god I’m going home’.

‘Playing Ashes cricket in England is exhausting, especially when you get beaten. There’s nowhere to hide, nowhere to go.’

England’s ultra-attacking brand of cricket – labeled ‘Bazball’ – has been placed under huge scrutiny throughout the series, but by the end of play at the Oval we can safely say most of the doubters are now believers.

Langer, previously skeptical of the modern approach, has now fully supported Bazball, claiming that Australia was ultimately intimidated by England’s tactics.

“Australia was in the background as England’s batsmen combined ultra-aggression with hitting ability,” he added.

“From a distance, this ‘Bazball’ style of hitting was exciting to watch.

“Not only is it entertaining, but it’s intimidating for any opponent, and that includes Australia’s world-class attack.”