BGT 2024-25: Ricky Ponting's stunning statement on auction clash with Perth Test, find what he says!
Xtra Time Web Desk: Australian legend Ricky Ponting has made a stunning statement on auction clash with Perth Test mentioning it as "the worst possible case scenario."
The Indian Premier League auction which has been scheduled to be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia has forced many to change their schedule such as Ponting (head coach of Punjab Kings), Langer (coach of Lucknow Super Giants), and Vettori (coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad).
They will have to prioritise their IPL commitments over the most important series against India. Ponting and Langer will only be available for the opening day of commentary with Channel Seven before leaving for the auction.
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He stated, "It's the worst possible case scenario for me and 'JL'. We for the last couple of months felt that it was probably going to be in the gap between the Test matches. It takes all the pressure off the players from both teams, there's a lot of players in both teams in the auction."
He further added, "So I always thought it would've been in that gap because it just seemed better for everybody. But I don't know why they've chosen the dates they have - it might have something to do with the game. The auction actually starts on air almost immediately after the end of play. So it might be something to do with broadcast."
"I'm calling the first day then flying out late Friday night to Jeddah. The auction is the 24th and 25th and then depending on how we're going through our auction, we'll see when I can return. Hopefully I'll get back for the end of Perth, and if not I'll be back on deck for the start of Adelaide." He told.
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As Channel Seven confirmed that Ponting and Langer would return for the day-night Test in Adelaide starting December 6, their director of sport, Chris Jones stated "The IPL auction involves the world's best coaches and analysts, and both Ricky and Justin bring unrivalled insights to our coverage."
Although Ponting has delivered his statement still it doesn't seem to be changed anyhow. All eyes are on the mega auction now.
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