Ricky Ponting: Former captain appointed Australia assistant coach ahead of World Cup
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Ricky Ponting: Former captain appointed Australia assistant coach ahead of World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed assistant coach for the upcoming Cricket World Cup in England this summer. Ponting, who captained his country to two World Cup victories, will act as assistant coach to Langer for the tournament beginning on May 30, having twice served as assistant to the Twenty20 side and been part the ODI set-up last summer in England. Ponting led Australia to World Cup wins in South Africa in 2003 and the West Indies in 2007 and was part of the team that lifted the trophy in England in 1999. Langer said: "Ricky knows what's required to win World Cups, and I know he will be a valuable mentor to not just the batting group, but the broader squad as we focus our attention on defending our World Cup title."

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