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Ponting appointed as MI coach

| | Dec 11, 2014, at 05:55 am
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IBNS): IPL side Mumbai Indians have appointed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as the head coach ahead of the IPL season 8.

Mumbai Indians tweeted: "BOOM! Ricky Pointing is all set to take charge of the blue and golden army."

The former Australian World Cup winning skipper was associated with Mumbai Indians as a captain and player in IPL 6.

"John Wright, who was the team’s coach for season 6 & 7 is now tasked with evaluating and establishing a youth development organisation and will be working closely with the MI management on talent scouting for the team.Meanwhile, Anil Kumble is elevated to the Owners Group and shall oversee the implementation of the Vision for Reliance Sports that currently has interests across multiple sports including Football, Basketball and Cricket," read the website of Mumbai Indians.

Anil Kumble was quoted as saying by the website: "We are delighted to have Ricky back with us and look forward to his contribution based on his experience and expertise. John Wright will continue his association with MI and will look after talent scouting and youth development, which is one of the areas that we would like to build a stronger base in years to come".
 

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