By Peter Hayter

Tough but respectful: Justin Langer

MARCUS Trescothick is backing new Australian coach Justin Langer to repair the battered reputation of his nation’s cricketers following the damage inflicted by the ball-tampering scandal.
Trescothick knew Langer as a fierce Ashes opponent but also as a firm friend and colleague in county cricket with Somerset.
Cricket Australia yesterday confirmed Langer’s appointment to replace the outgoing Darren Lehmann, who resigned in the wake of the bans handed out to his captain Steve Smith, vicecaptain David Warner and opener Cameron...