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# Ponting returns to Australia setup for World Cup
Cricket Australia have roped in Ricky Ponting ahead of the 2019 World Cup, for the role of assistant coach, replacing David Saker. He will be working alongside batting coach Graeme Hick for the event that begins on May 30.
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Head coach Justin Langer, who played under Ponting, was all praise for his ex-captain after his inclusion in the setup: "Ricky knows what's required to win World Cups, and I know he will be a valuable mentor to not just the batting group, but the broader squad as we focus our attention on defending our World Cup title".
"Ricky and I have worked together with the Australian men's team in the past, he is an extremely driven coach who is fully invested in the players' development and improving Australian cricket".
"He has an impressive understanding of the game, he knows what's required to prepare and perform at the elite level, and we can't wait for him to get started working with the squad."
Ponting led the Australian team to World Cup title wins in 2003 and 2007. He also won the tournament as a player in 1999.
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