Australian nice Ponting takes teaching job within the US

Ricky Ponting has been introduced as head coach of Main League Cricket (MLC) aspect Washington Freedom.

The Australian cricket legend has signed a two-year take care of Washington and can substitute his former Tasmanian state coach Greg Shipperd on the helm.

Ponting, who additionally coaches Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals, believes the rise of cricket within the USA is one thing to help and nurture.

“I’m extraordinarily excited to be becoming a member of the Washington Freedom in 2024,” Ponting mentioned in an announcement launched by Cricket NSW, the high-performance companion of the Freedom.

“Cricket is absolutely on the rise within the US and I’m trying ahead to being concerned in Main League Cricket.

“I’ve been impressed by everybody concerned at Washington Freedom and, whereas it’s a bit surreal to be changing my mate Greg Shipperd, there’s most likely nobody higher to arrange a profitable franchise.

“I’m able to construct on his work as we glance in the direction of the approaching season.”

The previous Aussie captain will hyperlink up with former Australia, Victoria and South Australia batsman Michael Klinger who’s the Common Supervisor of Cricket on the Freedom.

“Ricky was some of the recognised and revered cricketers on this planet throughout his enjoying days and is now some of the revered and coveted coaches on the worldwide circuit,” Klinger mentioned.

“It’s a big coup, not just for Washington Freedom and the partnership with Cricket NSW, however extra holistically for Main League Cricket and cricket in North America typically.

“Gamers wish to play for Ricky. He has an unimaginable eye for expertise and a ability in bringing the most effective out of these gamers.”

Ponting lately mentioned on SEN 1170 that he had been in discussions with the Freedom because the MLC seasons suits in completely along with his annual plans.

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MLC is only one season outdated. The 2023 version which noticed MI New York take out the title as Washington completed third on the desk.

The 2024 MLC season is about to start out on July 4.