Ponting appointed head of strategy at Hobart Hurricanes
Ponting has signed a three-year contract to work in a part-time capacity for Hurricanes, while continuing his role as a commentator for Channel Seven during the Australian summer, with BBL games as well as IPL in Delhi. It also includes giving coaching to the capitals of the state.
Ponting will work with the appointed coach on inventory management decisions as well as team strategy and culture. But he would not have a day-to-day role with the team during the season and would remain as a commentator.
Ponting played eight matches for the Hurricanes in the first two seasons of the BBL, his last two seasons in professional cricket. He was the only one he played in the BBL before retiring, but said he was thrilled to return to the club he still supports.
Ponting said, “The competition and the game has changed a lot since I played for Hurricanes in BBL 01 and BBL 02, and now I know a lot more about the nuances of the T20 game than ever before. “
“I am passionate about the progress of Tasmanian and Australian cricket in all forms of the game, so it is really special to be asked to play such an important role for the Hurricanes.
“I’m looking forward to getting the job done and getting the best coach for what we need, then planning to execute next season for the team.
“With some changes in some key areas, I believe the Hurricanes have the foundation to win our first BBL trophy.”
Cricket Tasmania CEO Dominic Baker said persistence paid off after making relentless efforts to get Ponting onboard.
“To be honest, I think Ricky probably just said ‘yes’ because he was sick of me and was bothering him to come with us,” Baker said. “But really, this is such a win not only for Hurricanes and Tasmanian cricket, but for the league as well.
“To my mind, Ricky is undoubtedly the best T20 strategist in the world, and as a proud Tasmanian, we are thrilled to be overseeing the direction of Tasmania’s team for at least the next three seasons.”
Despite being one of the most sought after coaches in the IPL, Ponting did not have an official off-field role in the BBL other than for commentary work. He has served as a coaching consultant for Australia in limited-overs cricket under both Darren Lehmann and Langer. His last stint with the Australian men’s team was during the 2019 ODI World Cup.
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