Ricky Ponting to join Australia's coaching staff for World Cup

Former captain to be a ‘valuable mentor’ to squadGraeme Hick to focus on Ashes preparationRicky Ponting has been appointed as an assistant coach for Australia’s looming World Cup campaign. The former Test captain will work with Australia’s limited overs batsmen, with regular batting coach Graeme Hick to focus on batting preparations for the following Ashes Test series against England. Ponting, who competed at five World Cups including three as captain, will also help head