Langer breaks his silence following resignation

Justin Langer says he's proud of his achievements as head coach of Australia's men's team and acknowledges that several players and coaches as well as the Cricket Australia Board did not support him moving forward in the role long term.

In a statement posted to his LinkedIn page on Sunday, Langer spoke for the first time since he resigned on Saturday and cited the reasons why he decided to walk away.

The former Test great wanted to sign a new long-term contract but CA only wanted to keep him on until the end of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.

"It is said that in any venture, if you leave things in a better place that when you started then you have done your job," he wrote. "Whilst it is not up to me to judge, I hope Australians respect what has been achieved over the last four years in Australian cricket.

"From day one I believed it was possible to both win and play the game in the spirit that is now expected from our supporters. For the last four years it has been proven this can be achieved and I am very proud of the team for their efforts on and off the cricket field. I hope we have made Australians proud and earned respect from countries around the world.

"There has been a great deal of media speculation on my future as the Australian Men's cricket coach over the last 12 months and this has taken an enormous toll on my family. I hope through this time, and throughout my tenure, I have held myself with integrity and dignity.

"On Friday night, I was offered a short-term contract until the end of the T20 World Cup in Australia, with the sentiment of 'going out on a high'.

"After careful consideration I have decided not to accept this contract renewal, and as a result I believe it is in everyone's best interests for the Australian cricket team to begin the next chapter immediately.

"If media reports are correct, several senior players and a couple of support staff don't support me moving forward, and it is now apparent the CA Board and CEO, Nick Hockley, are also keen to see the team move in another direction. I respect that decision.

"My life has been built on values of honesty, respect, trust, truth, and performance and if that comes across as "too intense" at times, I apologise.

"In terms of 'going out on a high', I am blessed to have been a part of a T20 World Cup winning squad, an Ashes winning squad, watched the Test team rise to #1 ranked team in the world today, been selected as the Wisden Coach of the Year and been elevated to the Australian cricket Hall of Fame; all this in the last six months.

"I am grateful that I today leave the team on a high.

"Australian cricket means the world to me. It has since I was a kid, and I am grateful for the opportunity to play for, and coach our national team.

"I am thankful to the Board for the opportunity, and I will take with me many cherished memories and friendships from the last four years.

"Hopefully a good job has been done and I wish the team every success for the future."

There had been speculation about Langer's future in the role since last summer's home Test series loss to India, when reports of discontent among players about Langer's intensity emerged.

Langer has received an outpouring of support from former teammates and ex-Australian players in recent days, including Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Mitchell Johnson.