Bancroft has been the leading run-scorer in the Sheffield Shield for the past two seasons while guiding Western Australia to back-to-back triumphs. But he was overlooked by selectors, who announced that Steve Smith will be the new opener for the Test team post David Warner\u2019s retirement from the format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cameron Green will bat at number four, while Matthew Renshaw will be the reserve batter. Langer had coached Bancroft in Western Australia team and even in the national side during 2019 Ashes. \u201cThe non-selection of Cameron Bancroft for this next test match against the West Indies is disappointing. He will be gutted.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe mantra for all selectors is to tell aspiring players to score runs, take wickets, knock down the door. Be so good we can\u2019t ignore you. Bancroft was given this message. All players are. He has taken the advice,\u201d wrote Langer in his column for The West Australian.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also feels Bancroft did everything which was asked of him. \u201cHis numbers are outstanding. Not only has he made a lot of runs, but his fielding in the slips or at bat pad is as good as any player in the country. A lot of good judges have pointed to his weight of runs, they are undeniable.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCritics might point to his weaknesses of days gone by. Every player who is any good, gets dropped, looks for feedback and then goes away and gets better. Bancroft has ticked this box as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHis numbers are outstanding. Not only has he made a lot of runs, but his fielding in the slips or at bat pad is as good as any player in the country. He is at that age where players like Michael Hussey, Chris Rogers and Adam Voges have come in and dominated. A lot of good judges have pointed to his weight of runs, they are undeniable.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bancroft served a nine-month ban due to the 2018 Sandpaper scandal in Cape Town, but was recalled to the Test team for the 2019 Ashes. He played the first two Tests before being dropped from the Test team. Langer dismissed any suggestion of tension in the team about Bancroft\u2019s role in the Cape Town scandal in 2018.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Others might point to his past, and a vast error of Judgement in South Africa. He, like no other, knows the mistake he made. He has taken major steps forward, just as Steve Smith and David Warner did after their suspensions. Hopefully he has been forgiven for that.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Form can\u2019t be the issue. Timing isn\u2019t either. David Warner has just retired. Cameron Bancroft will feel disappointed, as will Marcus Harris who has been next in line for some time. Matthew Renshaw will be understandably delighted,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody described Bancroft\u2019s non-selection as shocking via his X account. \u201cSelection is never an easy task but the oversight of Cameron Bancroft is shocking. His first class numbers are so compelling against his peers it feels there is another agenda which I hope was communicated to him honestly!\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/01\/langer-slams-non-selection-of-bancroft-in-australia-test-team-for-west-indies-series.jpg", "alt_img": "Langer slams non-selection of Bancroft in Australia Test team for West Indies series", "alt_title": "The game is going to look stupid if Cricket Australia sack Justin Langer: Ian Healy", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Langer Slams Non-selection Of Bancroft In Australia Test Team For West Indies Series On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Langer Slams Non-selection Of Bancroft In Australia Test Team For West Indies Series, The West Australian: Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has slammed the non-selection of Cameron Bancroft in the Test team.", "seo_keywords": "WI Tests, Former Australia, Justin Langer, Cameron Bancroft, West Indies, Sheffield Shield, Western Australia, Steve Smith, David Warner, Cameron Green, Matthew Renshaw, The West Australian, Michael Hussey, Chris Rogers, Adam Voges, Cape Town, South", "tag": "", "tagging": "WI Tests, Former Australia, Justin Langer, Cameron Bancroft, West Indies, Sheffield Shield, Western Australia, Steve Smith, David Warner, Cameron Green, Matthew Renshaw, The West Australian, Michael Hussey, Chris Rogers, Adam Voges, Cape Town", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "langer-slams-non-selection-of-bancroft-in-australia-test-team-for-west-indies-series", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "718", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-01-10 15:50:05", "updated": "2024-01-10 15:50:05", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "WI Tests, Former Australia, Justin Langer, Cameron Bancroft, West Indies, Sheffield Shield, Western Australia, Steve Smith, David Warner, Cameron Green, Matthew Renshaw, The West Australian, Michael Hussey, Chris Rogers, Adam Voges, Cape Town, South", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-01-10 15:50:05", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/langer-slams-non-selection-of-bancroft-in-australia-test-team-for-west-indies-series-135779" }