Ricky Ponting turns down India head coach offer, says it doesn't fit into my lifestyle
Ricky Ponting, the former Australian cricketer and Delhi Capitals IPL franchise head coach, has revealed that he was approached for the India head coach position but declined due to lifestyle reasons. Ponting, who expressed interest in coaching a national team, explained that the demands of the role, including being away for 10-11 months a year and not being able to participate in the IPL, did not fit his current lifestyle. He mentioned considering the offer and discussed it with his family, who enjoys the cricket culture in India, but ultimately decided against it.