His contract with the side expired in 2016 and he was replaced by former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene who led Mumbai to another title triumph last season. Initially, the 43-year-old had joined the franchise as a player in 2013 but pulled himself out in the mid-way through the tournament due to poor form.
Ponting now fills the void which as left vacant by former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid who stepped down after the previous season's owing to BCCI's conflict of interest regulations. He was also appointed as the assistant coach of Australia for the T20I series versus Sri Lanka a year ago.
Ricky Ponting himself has vast experience of playing and coaching in the IPL. We will have a new coach and a new team with the idea of having continuity.
Jadeja hospitalised by virus, Dhawan fit to play
Commenting on his fitness, the press release mentioned that Jadeja is expected to undergo medical examinations. South Africa and India are also due to play six one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals.
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Harlon Barnett Reportedly to Be Named Florida State Defensive Coordinator
The Spartans gave up the 10th-fewest first downs in the FBS and ranked 18th in third-down conversion defense at 32.8 percent. Michigan State will now have two assistant openings to fill as teams are allowed to add a 10th assistant this month.
Ponting will be assisting the current head coach Darren Lehman in Australia's T20 tri-series against England and New Zealand in February. Hemant Dua, the chief executive of Delhi Daredevils, made the announcement on Twitter on Thursday.
Earlier in the day, the Delhi franchise also retained the young Indian duo of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer along with South African all-rounder Chris Morris for the 11th edition of the cash-rich league.
Ponting, who announced his retirement from global cricket in 2012, guided Mumbai Indians to their second IPL title in 2015 during his two-year coaching stint with the franchise.
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