Notwithstanding his successful Indian Premier League stint with champions Mumbai Indians, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is not tempted at Big Bash coaching roles for now and is keen to concentrate on his commentary assignments for Channel Ten in the Australian T20 league.
The Australian started his IPL career with the Delhi franchise in 2009.
Ponting has worked closely with Pant at Delhi Capitals and rates the Indian keeper-batter very highly.
Steven Smith to pick Ricky Ponting's brain for captaincy tips.
Ricky Ponting has lashed out at legendary Indian Sunil Gavaskar and other former players for often blaming the Australian team for on-field confrontations, saying the Indian opener was not an angel during his playing days.
'And with India we see that they just keep fighting. They've been up for the battle and the contest right the way through this series so far.'
Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who rejoined the tour of England on Tuesday, has said that he wants to leave the country on a high after what has so far been a dissapointing tour for the Kangaroos.
From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.
Australia great Ricky Ponting says India are reaping the rewards of sticking with Virat Kohli, who bounced back in style to ignite hopes for their second World Cup title in the T20 format after 15 years.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advice to Konstas was to focus on his "strengths".
Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting believes India will have to over some mental demons to win an elusive ICC trophy.
Australia's captain singled out the duo for praise after his team's seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy.
Coming back after a month-long break from cricket, Kohli scored a 34-ball 35 against the arch-rivals.
Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of his current form, said Australia's batting great Ricky Ponting.
The job is only 'half done' for captain Shreyas Iyer as he chases a second consecutive IPL title, albeit with a new team: Punjab Kings.
He is only the second Indian cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar to have breached the mark -- Tendulkar scored 34,357 runs across formats during his decorated career.
In the course of his century, Kohli equalled Ponting's feat of 71 tons. Kohli has now only one name on the list of most centuries above him -- Tendulkar.
'He knows that Gabba will be a different wicket where he will get to face a lot of bounce and pace and that back foot game needs to be included in his game.'
In the aftermath of the Sydney Test, Ricky Ponting has had much to say-- and the bulk of his statements constitute a defence of his own integrity.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels David Warner will have it tough to fight back into the team given his barren run with the bat.
Ricky Ponting seemed confident ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against a depleted West Indies.
Afghanistan and Punjab Kings all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai is determined to translate his remarkable ODI achievements into the T20 format.
Kohli is now level with Ricky Ponting (71) in list of the players with most international hundreds, now only behind Sachin Tendulkar (100).
'Time for all you fans to welcome back Dada who rejoins the DC camp after 4 years, as our Director of Cricket.'
Ricky Ponting slammed the current team for showing 'no desperation'
Prabhsimran Singh - Punjab Kings' pint-sized powerhouse whose explosive batting, sharp game sense, and newfound maturity have made him the breakout Indian star of the tournament.
Australia, 4-2 winners of the seven-match ODI series, take on India in a one-off Twenty20 international in Mumbai today.
Australia's captain also praised Brad Williams for his five-wicket haul in the tri-series match against New Zealand.
Following Pant's absence, KL Rahul has filled in to his shoes and produced a good show at the recent ODI World Cup, amassing 452 runs at an average of 75.33.
Australia will open their campaign in the T20 World Cup against South Africa in the first game of the Super 12 stage at the Abu Dhabi Stadium on October 23.
Australia Test skipper-in-waiting, however, said India does have the ability to be a top side.
