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Justin Langer expressed his pride in what he accomplished as Australia's men's cricket coach, but expressed regret "if" he "came across as overly intense at times."

Langer's resignation letter was sent to Cricket Australia bosses on Saturday morning following a lengthy Friday board meeting where his future was addressed, according to The Australian.

The West Australian explained he felt he needed to quit if he wasn’t going to have the support of current players plus some staff and board members.

“Having been away from home (in WA) since the first week of October, yesterday was a tumultuous day, and with quarantine restrictions now that I am back I am unable to do anything publicly at the moment, but I want people to know I am happy with my decision and proud of what I have achieved,” Langer said.

In a late Friday night meeting with CA leaders, including CEO Nick Hockley, Langer was given a six-month contract extension, which would have taken him through the 2017 home T20 World Cup but no further.

“There has been a great deal of media speculation on my future as the Australian men’s cricket coach over the last 12 months and this has taken an enormous toll on my family. I hope through this time, and throughout my tenure, I have held myself with integrity and dignity,” Langer said via email.

“Last night I was offered a short-term contract until the end of the T20 World Cup in Australia, with the sentiment of ‘going out on a high’. After careful consideration I have decided not to accept this contract renewal, and as a result I believe it is in everyone’s best interests for the Australian cricket team to begin the next chapter immediately,”