Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.
Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key, who was then appointed as the English Cricket Board's new director of men's cricket.
The England cricket board (ECB) look set to return to a split coaching set-up after inviting applications for two new head coaches, following Chris Silverwood's resignation.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that there was a 'gang of people in India', who always wanted him to fail.
Robert Key hit an unbeaten 93 to take England to a seven-wicket win over West Indies in the third Test.
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England discard Robert Key's second century of the match helped the English county side beat New Zealand by nine wickets.
The England batsman been ruled out after aggravating a thigh injury.
West Indies were 208-4 for four in reply to England's first innings score of 568 all out.
England amassed 391 for two at the close on the first day of the first Test at Lords.
Bad light halted play with England on 184 for 3 on day 1 in the first Test against Zimbabwe.
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