India, April 10 -- After three years of stepping away from cricket's intense spotlight, Justin Langer returned to the coaching in 2024 when he joined Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League - and according to the Australian himself, it took just one punchline to bring him back.

In a candid chat with Michael Clarke on the Beyond 23 Cricket podcast, the former Australian coach opened up about how his IPL journey with Lucknow Super Giants began. Having taken a deliberate break following his exit from the Australian national team setup, Langer described the hiatus as "the best three years of my life" - a phase where he explored opportunities away from cricket. But a meeting in London with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka turned that around....