Langer hopes for more bouncers

Despite being forced to consider retiring after being hit in the head in his previous Test, Justin Langer has told England’s bowlers to bounce him during the Ashes. However, AAP reported he quickly wished he hadn’t opened his mouth.

"I'd be staggered if I don't cop more bumpers in the next summer than I have through my whole career. If I was the England bowlers I'd be bowling short to me. If I was the England bowlers - look out!"

Langer then laughed as he added an afterthought: "I knew I shouldn't have said that."