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Justin Langer had been seeking a contract extensionJustin Langer has resigned as coach of the Australia men's cricket team.
The 51-year-old's contract was going to expire at the end of June and he has reportedly turned down an extension.
He took over the role in 2018 following Australia's ball-tampering scandal against South Africa, but leaves having won the T20 World Cup and The Ashes.
Langer's management team said the resignation was "effective immediately" ending months of speculation as to whether he would continue in the role.
His manager James Henderson tweeted: "As a player Justin retired on top after a 5-0 Ashes whitewash. Today, despite the views of a faceless few, he finishes his time as Australian cricket coach winning the T20 World Cup and the Ashes. Lest we forget what JL took over in 2018."
Australia's men's team will tour Pakistan for the first time in 24 years in March and assistant coach Andrew McDonald is expected to lead the side.
The sides will play three Tests, three one-day internationals and one T20 in Karachi, Rawalpindi and Lahore.
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