Ricky Ponting will join Australia's coaching staff for this summer's cricket World Cup.
The former Aussie captain has been named as assistant coach to Justin Langer having previously held similar short-term roles with the country's T20 side, as well as the ODI team.
One of the sport's greatest-ever batsman, Ponting won three World Cups as a player, including twice as captain.
Ponting is set to start his new role after Australia's one-day tour against India and will focus on the side's batting.
Erling Haaland scores four as Man City thrash Wolves
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Arsenal keep pressure on Man City with win over Bournemouth
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UAE bags Jiu-Jitsu medal haul at Asian Championships
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Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open due to injury
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Four Dubai Metro stations remain closed following extreme weather conditions the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed. Passengers are being urged to check for regular updates to the public transport network.
Ajman witnessed a seven per cent increase in tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a three per cent rise in occupancy rates and a nine per cent growth in visitor numbers compared to the same period in 2023.
The Sharjah Petroleum Council (SPC), a Government of Sharjah undertaking, has announced the discovery of new gas reserves in Al Hadiba field, located north of the Al Sajaa Industrial Area in Sharjah.
