T20 World Cup: Justin Langer has been 'chilled' in the UAE, taken a bit of a back seat, says Steve Smith

T20 World Cup: Steve Smith said that head coach Justin Langer has allowed more freedom to his staff and players to prepare for matches and everyone in the squad is pretty clear on what roles they play.

Australia head coach Justin Langer has allowed his staff and players to work with more freedom in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the T20 World Cup, batsman Steve Smith has said. Australia started the T20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over South Africa with their bowlers restricting the opposition to 118/9.

Langer has been under almost constant pressure since Australia's stunning defeat in a Test series at home against an injury-ravaged Indian team earlier this year, with media reports indicating that senior players were miffed by the former opener's tendency to micro-manage the team.