Shah’s statement came a day after Australia legend Ricky Ponting, and former Aussie Test opener Justin Langer said that they had turned down approaches for the high-profile post. Both Ponting and Langer are associated with Indian Premier League franchises — Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, respectively.
Ponting just finished his seventh season as coach of the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the former Australia captain had mixed fortunes during this year’s tournament with his side narrowly missing out on the playoffs.
The 42-year-old, who currently is the mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), suggested that the commentators and cricket experts must be balanced in their approach when it comes to these young players as such praises after mere two-three performances could backfire for them.
