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After Justin Langer And Ricky Ponting, Another Legend Opts Out Of India Head Coach Job

May 25, 2024 admin

Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that fatigue played a big part in their poor run at the back end of the ongoing IPL, which possibly derailed their campaign. RR, who won eight out of their opening nine matches, were firmly in contention to finish in the top two. But, the Sanju…

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Need someone with understanding of Indian cricket: BCCI secretary Jay Shah denies approaching Aussies for coach job

May 24, 2024 admin

Jay Shah, BCCI secretary. File photo | Photo Credit: K. Pichumani The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Friday, May 24, 2024, rejected claims that the Board has approached any former Australian cricketer to be India’s next head coach and hinted that Rahul Dravid ’s successor could be an…

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Jay Shah’s Retort As Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer Claim They Rejected India Coach Job

May 24, 2024 admin

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Friday rejected claims that the Board has approached any former Australian cricketer to be India’s next head coach and hinted that Rahul Dravid’s successor could be an Indian by saying that he should have a “deep understanding” of the game’s structure in the country. While Dravid has reportedly…

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KL Rahul’s ‘India Coach Faces 1000 Times More Politics Than IPL’ Remark Sees Justin Langer Opt Out

May 24, 2024 admin

File photo of Justin Langer© AFP Former Australian cricket team batter Justin Langer was one of the names that were being considered to be frontrunners in the race to become India’s next head coach. The BCCI were reportedly looking at several options to replace Rahul Dravid as his contract will end after the…

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Doesn’t exactly fit into my ‘lifestyle’, Ponting turns down India head coach approach

May 23, 2024 admin

Ricky Ponting, who recently completed seven seasons as the head coach of Delhi Capitals IPL franchise, has been Australia’s interim T20 coach in the past. File | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Australia great Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was approached for the soon-to-be-vacant India head coach position but he has declined the offer…

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Ricky Ponting Admits BCCI Approach For Team India Head Coach Job, Reveals Why He Turned Down Offer

May 23, 2024 admin

Australia great Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was approached for the soon-to-be-vacant India head coach position but he has declined the offer as it doesn’t fit into his “lifestyle” right now. Ponting, who recently completed seven seasons as the head coach of Delhi Capitals IPL franchise, has been Australia’s interim T20 coach…

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Ricky Ponting, IPL Coach, Ex-India Pacer: Report Reveals Choices For Team India Head Coach Job

May 16, 2024 admin

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking for a new head coach for the men’s cricket team as Rahul Dravid’s stint will come to an end after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024, and if he wishes to continue, he would have to re-apply for the position,…

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BCCI Reaches Out To Ricky Ponting For India Head Coach Job. Report Highlights 2 Obstacles

May 15, 2024 admin

The position of the Indian team’s head coach is up for grabs with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in search of a top candidate to replace current chief Rahul Dravid. With his current term ending after June, Dravid is unwilling to continue as the head coach. Dravid was handpicked…

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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals’ Star Ishant Sharma Reveals Special Bond With Head Coach Ricky Ponting

May 15, 2024 admin

File photo of Ishant Sharma.© AFP Following the Delhi Capitals’ (DC) final league game of the IPL 2024, which they won by 19 runs against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), India pacer Ishant Sharma revealed the special bond with DC head coach Ricky Ponting, saying the Australian is like his elder brother. Ishant…

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Will Ending ‘Impact Player’ Rule Reduce IPL High Scores? DC Head Coach Ricky Ponting Says…

May 14, 2024 admin

Delhi Capitals head coach and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes high-scoring games will continue to be a norm in the IPL even if the much-debated ‘Impact Player’ rule is discontinued. The Impact Player rule allows teams to replace one of the original XI announced at the toss at any point during the match. It…

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