Justin Langer has been copping it left, right and centre: Ricky Ponting lends support to Australia coach

Justin Langer has come under scrutiny amid media reports players have tired of his intense coaching style after disappointing results on Australia's recent limited-overs tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh.

Former captain Ricky Ponting has lent his support to ex-team mate Justin Langer as the embattled coach attempts to weather a challenging period at the helm of Australian cricket. Langer has come under scrutiny amid media reports players have tired of his intense coaching style after disappointing results on recent limited-overs tours of the West Indies and Bangladesh.