Australia assistant coach David Saker resigns six months ahead of the Ashes

Australia assistant coach David Saker has announced his resignation just six months before the Ashes series in England.

Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Saker would leave the post after a home season in which Australia's fast bowlers were criticised for going six Test matches without an lbw decision against India and Sri Lanka.

Head coach Justin Langer said he reached a mutual agreement with Saker - England's former bowling coach - that it was time for the pair to part ways.

"David and I have had ongoing discussions over the past nine months about his role with the team, and we agreed it's the right time to head in a different direction in the best interests of the team," Langer said in the statement.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Troy Cooley will serve as acting bowing coach on the upcoming limited-overs tour of India, as well as for the ODIs against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Langer is likely to hire a new bowling coach ahead of the team's marathon tour of England, during which Australia will defend both the World Cup and Ashes.

Watch the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Ashes and the Women's Ashes live on Sky Sports Cricket in 2019!