In the inaugural MLC season in 2023, which has been backed financially by various IPL sides, Washington, who were coached by Greg Shipperd, had finished at third place after losing to MI New York by 16 runs in the Eliminator.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We're not there yet, I haven't committed to anything just yet. There have been some discussions. I haven\u2019t committed to anything just yet but I\u2019ve had some initial chats. The time of the year (when the MLC is on) fits in for me,\" said Ponting to SEN Radio.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second edition of MLC will begin just four days after the Men\u2019s T20 World Cup final is played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 30. Before that, Ponting will be coaching Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024. As of now, he\u2019s not been confirmed yet to commentate on 2024 Men\u2019s T20 World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I\u2019ve 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\u2019s potentially another big year of time away if I want it. There\u2019s just some stuff that I have to work through. If I'm actually going to be commentating the T20 World Cup or not and if I'm not doing that, where does MLC fit in?\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ponting had previously been at the helm for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and served in an assistant coach capacity under Justin Langer for the Australian team, notably in the 2019 Men\u2019s ODI World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I like the coaching side of things and I\u2019ve enjoyed my time at the IPL in the past six to seven years. I\u2019ve been able to help around the Australian team on a couple of tours when Justin Langer was coach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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,\" he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ponting-confirms-being-in-active-talks-to-coach-washington-freedom-in-mlc.jpg", "alt_img": "Ponting confirms being in active talks to coach Washington Freedom in MLC", "alt_title": "Bazball left Australian players, coaches and the captain scratching their head at different times, s", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Ponting Confirms Being In Active Talks To Coach Washington Freedom In MLC On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Ponting Confirms Being In Active Talks To Coach Washington Freedom In MLC, Major League Cricket: Legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting confirmed that he is in active talks to coach the Washington Freedom.", "seo_keywords": "Ricky Ponting, Legendary Australia, Washington Freedom, Major League Cricket, Greg Shipperd, MI New York, SEN Radio, T20 World Cup, Kensington Oval, Delhi Capitals, World Cup, Mumbai Indians, Justin Langer, ODI World Cup", "tag": "", "tagging": "Ricky Ponting, Legendary Australia, Washington Freedom, Major League Cricket, Greg Shipperd, MI New York, SEN Radio, T20 World Cup, Kensington Oval, Delhi Capitals, World Cup, Mumbai Indians, Justin Langer, ODI World Cup", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "ponting-confirms-being-in-active-talks-to-coach-washington-freedom-in-mlc", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "822", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-02-01 12:08:03", "updated": "2024-02-01 12:08:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Ricky Ponting, Legendary Australia, Washington Freedom, Major League Cricket, Greg Shipperd, MI New York, SEN Radio, T20 World Cup, Kensington Oval, Delhi Capitals, World Cup, Mumbai Indians, Justin Langer, ODI World Cup", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-02-01 12:08:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/ponting-confirms-being-in-active-talks-to-coach-washington-freedom-in-mlc-137252" }