Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting. (Credits: Twitter)

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has signed a 3-year contract to work on a part-time basis as the head of strategy for Hobart Hurricanes, the Big Bash League (BBL) club confirmed on Thursday.

He will continue working as a commentator for Channel Seven during the Australian summer while also being the head coach of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The competition and the game itself have changed enormously from when I played for the Hurricanes back in BBL 01 and BBL 02, and I now know so much more about the nuances of the T20 game now than I did then.”

I’m passionate about the progression of Tasmanian and Australian cricket across all forms of the game, so to be asked to take on such a critical role for the Hurricanes is really special,” Ponting said.

Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting. Image-Twitter

His first task will be to aid in appointing a new head coach after Adam Griffith left the club at the end of the previous season. Ponting will also be in charge of building strategy and culture at Hurricanes.

I’m looking forward to getting to work and securing the best coach for what we need, then building a plan for the team to execute next season. With a few tweaks in a couple of key areas, I believe the Hurricanes have the foundations to win our first BBL trophy,” he added.

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“I think Ricky Ponting just said ‘yes’ as he was sick of me hassling him” – Dominic Baker

Cricket Tasmania CEO Dominic Baker cheekily said that Ponting was done in by his persistence and nagging and ended up signing the contract. Nevertheless, Baker was immensely satisfied as it is a huge signing for the club.

To be honest, I think Ricky probably just said ‘yes’ as he was sick of me hassling him to come and join us. But really, it is such a win for not only the Hurricanes and Tasmanian cricket, but for the League itself.

Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting. (Image-Twitter)

In my mind, Ricky is undoubtedly the best T20 strategist in the world, and as a proud Tasmanian, we are thrilled to have him overseeing the direction of Tasmania’s team for at least the next three seasons,” Baker said.

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