New Delhi, June 23 (Ians) Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was approached for the role of England Test team head coach prior to Brendon McCullum’s appointment.
Following England’s resounding 4-0 defeat in the Ashes series held in Australia in early 2022, significant changes were implemented within the team management. Head coach Chris Silverwood, batting mentor Graham Thorpe, and managing director Ashley Giles all faced dismissal from their respective jobs.
Additionally, Joe Root decided to relinquish his role as captain.
Ponting revealed Rob Key, who assumed the role of director of men’s cricket for the England Cricket Board, approached Ponting to discuss the coaching opportunity.
“I actually got asked before Brendon took the job, there you go. You guys might be the first to find that out — but I did take some calls from Robert Key as soon as he took over that job,” Ponting told Guerilla Cricket.
Following England’s resounding 4-0 defeat in the Ashes series held in Australia in early 2022, significant changes were implemented within the team management. Head coach Chris Silverwood, batting mentor Graham Thorpe, and managing director Ashley Giles all faced dismissal from their respective jobs.
Additionally, Joe Root decided to relinquish his role as captain.
Ponting revealed Rob Key, who assumed the role of director of men’s cricket for the England Cricket Board, approached Ponting to discuss the coaching opportunity.
“I actually got asked before Brendon took the job, there you go. You guys might be the first to find that out — but I did take some calls from Robert Key as soon as he took over that job,” Ponting told Guerilla Cricket.
- 6/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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