Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has expressed astonishment that Rahul Dravid took up the job of head coach of the Indian squad, given his family. Ponting also showed interest in taking coaching of Australian team but can’t do at present because it demands at least 300 days away from family.

Dravid's coaching career got off to a winning start on Wednesday, as Team India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the opening T20I of the three-match series.

"Actually, I’m surprised that Dravid has taken it up as well. There was a lot of chat about how happy he was in the Under-19 role he had. I’m not sure about his family life but I'm sure he has got young kids. So I’m surprised that he took it but as I said, the people I spoke to were sure they got the right person so they were probably able to get Dravid to do it," Ponting stated on the Grade Cricketers Podcast.

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Ponting also said that he was contacted about being Team India's head coach, but he had to decline. "I had a couple of conversations with some people during the IPL about it (the head coach position). The people I spoke to were pretty hell-bent to find a way to make it work. The first thing I said was that I can’t give that much time, that means I can’t coach in the IPL," he added.

When asked if he'll ever take up the job of Australia’s head coach, Rickey Ponting said that coaching a national team is a tedious task and to leave his family behind is not what he can do at moment.

He said, "Time is the only thing that stops it, I’d love to coach the Australian team, but what I have done with my playing career was being away from family as much. I have a young family now, a seven-year-old boy, and to give up 300 days a year is not what I would do."

He further said that even though he is the coach of Delhi Capitals he gets enough time for himself and the family. "That's where the IPL works so well for me. To be able to coach 8-10 weeks in winter months, and to be able to come back and do the Channel 7 stuff in the summer, I have got enough work to keep me happy and to keep me around the game but also be able to spend time with the family."

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Delhi Capitals had qualified for the IPL 2021 playoffs.

On coaching’s job he said, "I actually think, from my view, it's almost an older man's job and not for someone who has got a young family."

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has expressed astonishment that Rahul Dravid took up the job of head coach of the Indian squad, given his family. Ponting also showed interest in taking coaching of Australian team but can’t do at present because it demands at least 300 days away from family.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has expressed astonishment that Rahul Dravid took up the job of head coach of the Indian squad, given his family. Ponting also showed interest in taking coaching of Australian team but can’t do at present because it demands at least 300 days away from family. Dravid's coaching career got off to a winning start on Wednesday, as Team India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the opening T20I of the three-match series. "Actually, I’m surprised that Dravid has taken it up as well. There was a lot of chat about how happy he was in the Under-19 role he had. I’m not sure about his family life but I'm sure he has got young kids. So I’m surprised that he took it but as I said, the people I spoke to were sure they got the right person so they were probably able to get Dravid to do it," Ponting stated on the Grade Cricketers Podcast. ALSO READ: Ravichandran Ashwin difficult to get away, he has great control over line and length, says Martin Guptill Ponting also said that he was contacted about being Team India's head coach, but he had to decline. "I had a couple of conversations with some people during the IPL about it (the head coach position). The people I spoke to were pretty hell-bent to find a way to make it work. The first thing I said was that I can’t give that much time, that means I can’t coach in the IPL," he added. When asked if he'll ever take up the job of Australia’s head coach, Rickey Ponting said that coaching a national team is a tedious task and to leave his family behind is not what he can do at moment. He said, "Time is the only thing that stops it, I’d love to coach the Australian team, but what I have done with my playing career was being away from family as much. I have a young family now, a seven-year-old boy, and to give up 300 days a year is not what I would do." He further said that even though he is the coach of Delhi Capitals he gets enough time for himself and the family. "That's where the IPL works so well for me. To be able to coach 8-10 weeks in winter months, and to be able to come back and do the Channel 7 stuff in the summer, I have got enough work to keep me happy and to keep me around the game but also be able to spend time with the family." ALSO READ: Aaron Finch wants to lead Australia's T20 title defence on home soil Delhi Capitals had qualified for the IPL 2021 playoffs. On coaching’s job he said, "I actually think, from my view, it's almost an older man's job and not for someone who has got a young family."

Ricky Ponting is 'surprised' on Rahul Dravid taking up job of India's head coach

Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals have appointed former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as the team’s Assistant Coach for the upcoming season, the team's press release read on Sunday.&nbsp;

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The 39-year-old has recently managed Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Former India player has been a coach for Punjab too. Ratra was part of the Indian's Women's Cricket Team during camps and worked as a Fielding &amp; Wicketkeeping Coach.&nbsp;

This will be his first-ever stint in the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;

On his appointment, Ratra said, “I am honoured to join Delhi Capitals as Assistant Coach. This is a very exciting team to work with, abundant with talent. I can't wait to meet the team and contribute to its success. I am grateful to the Delhi Capitals management for giving me this wonderful opportunity.”

“We would like to welcome Ajay Ratra to the Delhi Capitals family," said CEO Vinod Bisht, on the latest development. “His experience, as player and coach will be invaluable, as we look to take the franchise from strength to strength. We are excited to have him on board, and wish him all the very best for the upcoming season."

Ajay Ratra has featured in six Tests and 12 ODIs for Team India. He made history in 2002 when he became the youngest wicketkeeper to score a Test hundred, and the second Indian wicketkeeper to score a century overseas. He was just 20 years old.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals will be coached by Ricky Ponting. Ajay Ratra will join Ponting, Mohammad Kaif, Pravin Amre and James Hopes in the coaching staff.

Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals have appointed former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as the team’s Assistant Coach for the upcoming season, the team's press release read on Sunday.

Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals have appointed former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as the team’s Assistant Coach for the upcoming season, the team's press release read on Sunday. IN PICS| IPL 2021: Who will captain Delhi Capitals in absence of Shreyas Iyer? Check the list of options The 39-year-old has recently managed Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Former India player has been a coach for Punjab too. Ratra was part of the Indian's Women's Cricket Team during camps and worked as a Fielding & Wicketkeeping Coach. This will be his first-ever stint in the Indian Premier League. On his appointment, Ratra said, “I am honoured to join Delhi Capitals as Assistant Coach. This is a very exciting team to work with, abundant with talent. I can't wait to meet the team and contribute to its success. I am grateful to the Delhi Capitals management for giving me this wonderful opportunity.” “We would like to welcome Ajay Ratra to the Delhi Capitals family," said CEO Vinod Bisht, on the latest development. “His experience, as player and coach will be invaluable, as we look to take the franchise from strength to strength. We are excited to have him on board, and wish him all the very best for the upcoming season." Ajay Ratra has featured in six Tests and 12 ODIs for Team India. He made history in 2002 when he became the youngest wicketkeeper to score a Test hundred, and the second Indian wicketkeeper to score a century overseas. He was just 20 years old. Delhi Capitals will be coached by Ricky Ponting. Ajay Ratra will join Ponting, Mohammad Kaif, Pravin Amre and James Hopes in the coaching staff.

IPL 2021- 'Honoured': Ajay Ratra joins Delhi Capitals as Assistant Coach

Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting on Monday underplayed the significance of Australia consolidating their number one position in one-day cricket, saying that ODIs were &quot;lacking context&quot; at the moment. 
 
&quot;You just have a one-off series like the Australia-Sri Lanka series, it doesn&#39;t really matter, it doesn&#39;t mean anything.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;Both teams want to win the series but there is nothing else riding on it. Maybe each ODI will have some sort of relevance for the World Cup rankings but nothing more than that,&quot; said Ponting, who is a double World Cup-winning captain. 
 
The Australian batting legend, however, lauded the current Australian team for bouncing back from a 3-0 Test drubbing in Sri Lanka.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;Australia have bounced back from a disappointing Test series...so trust me it&#39;s not all doom and gloom,&quot; Ponting said in reaction to Australia&#39;s 4-1 ODI win against the island nation. 
 
He also ran the rule over the current lot of players in the team.&nbsp;&quot;Mitchell Starc is arguably the best fast bowler in the world at the moment.&nbsp;David Warner, Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon and Usman Khawaja have been good.&quot; 
 
Ponting, who scored 13,378 runs over 168 Tests, also spoke about the future of day-night Test cricket.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;We have seen it once in Adelaide. It was a great success albeit the game went for just three and a half days, so you can argue there, was it a great spectacle for Test cricket or did it have an adverse effect?&quot; Ponting said of the first day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand last year. 
 
&quot;But once again I am all for what administrators and fans believe is right for the game. 
 
&quot;If the fans are calling out for day-night Test cricket then as players and administrators we will do whatever we can to deliver that to them,&quot; he added. 
 
(WION with inputs from AFP)

The former Australian captain said one-day cricket was "lacking context" and that it "doesn't mean anything"

Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting on Monday underplayed the significance of Australia consolidating their number one position in one-day cricket, saying that ODIs were "lacking context" at the moment. "You just have a one-off series like the Australia-Sri Lanka series, it doesn't really matter, it doesn't mean anything. "Both teams want to win the series but there is nothing else riding on it. Maybe each ODI will have some sort of relevance for the World Cup rankings but nothing more than that," said Ponting, who is a double World Cup-winning captain. The Australian batting legend, however, lauded the current Australian team for bouncing back from a 3-0 Test drubbing in Sri Lanka. "Australia have bounced back from a disappointing Test series...so trust me it's not all doom and gloom," Ponting said in reaction to Australia's 4-1 ODI win against the island nation. He also ran the rule over the current lot of players in the team. "Mitchell Starc is arguably the best fast bowler in the world at the moment. David Warner, Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon and Usman Khawaja have been good." Ponting, who scored 13,378 runs over 168 Tests, also spoke about the future of day-night Test cricket. "We have seen it once in Adelaide. It was a great success albeit the game went for just three and a half days, so you can argue there, was it a great spectacle for Test cricket or did it have an adverse effect?" Ponting said of the first day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand last year. "But once again I am all for what administrators and fans believe is right for the game. "If the fans are calling out for day-night Test cricket then as players and administrators we will do whatever we can to deliver that to them," he added. (WION with inputs from AFP)

Ponting underplays Australia's ODI series win against Sri Lanka

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