Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting

Question: Who amongst the following is currently the head coach of the Australian cricket team?
(a) Tom Moody
(b) Darren Lehmann
(c) Graeme Hick
(d) Troy Cooley
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed co-coach of Australian cricket team for the tri-series T20 against New Zealand and England which will be held in February, 2018.
  • Ponting will be the assistant to the coach of Australian cricket team Darren Lehmann.
  • The Ponting was also the assistant coach in the series against Sri Lanka last year.
  • Lehmann’s regular staff colleagues are Graeme Hick, David Saker and Brad Haddin, who will start preparing for the Australian team’s South Africa round in February-March.
  • It is known that in January 2018, Ricky Ponting was named as the Chief Coach of the Delhi Daredevils team of the Indian Premier League.

Reference:
http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/42617830