Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting has confirmed that he is in active talks to become the coach of Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise, the Washington Freedom.
MLC enjoyed a strong inaugural season in 2023 thanks largely to the financial backing of Indian Premier League (IPL) ownership groups such as Knight Riders and the Chennai Super Kings.
Ponting told SEN that whilst the talks are in their infancy, he and the Freedom are ironing out the details.
“There have been some discussions,” Ponting told SEN 1170.
“I haven’t committed to anything just yet but I’ve had some initial chats.
“The time of the year (when the MLC is on) fits in for me.
“I’ve got a few weeks now before the IPL which rolls into the T20 World Cup and the MLC is immediately after the World Cup.
“It’s potentially another big year of time away if I want it. There’s just some stuff that I have to work through.
“I like the coaching side of things and I’ve enjoyed my time at the IPL in the past six to seven years.
“I’ve been able to help around the Australian team on a couple of tours when Justin Langer was coach.
“The game is in my blood and I love working with the best players in the world and trying to find a way to make them a bit better.
“All in the hope that we can win some games along the way.”
The Washington Freedom finished third in the first MLC season. The 2024 season is slated for a July start.
