After spending two seasons in the team as a player, Australia’s two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting was on Wednesday appointed head coach of Mumbai Indians.
John Wright, who was the team’s coach for season 6 and 7 is now tasked with evaluating and establishing a youth development organisation and will be working closely with the Mumbai Indians management on talent scouting for the team.
Anil Kumble has been elevated to the owners group and shall oversee the implementation of the Vision for Reliance Sports that currently has interests across multiple sports including football, basketball and cricket.
