Ponting on cricket and India's candidate for coaching

The BCCI is watchful for Team India's mentor after Ravi Shastri's residency as chief was over after the finish of the ICC World Twenty20.

With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paying special mind to India's next mentor, and a couple top names doing the rounds, previous Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has supported Rahul Dravid as one of the best possibility for the top employment. (Full IPL Coverage | Points Table)

Ponting, who is as of now training the Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians, said the BCCI won't locate a superior applicant than Dravid. The previous India skipper is at present coaching IPL side Delhi Daredevils.

'DRAVID THE BEST CANDIDATE'

"It's not my choice to make and it relies on upon what BCCI are searching for. Do they need an Indian mentor or an abroad one? I don't think BCCI will discover numerous preferable applicants over somebody like Dravid. In the event that he's keen on doing the employment, he will benefit a vocation," Ponting said..

"He has a great deal of learning, is exceptionally experienced and sees each of the three configurations since he has worked in IPL. He will be an incredible applicant however it relies on upon what the BCCI believes is the best fit for the Indian cricket group furthermore relies on upon what the skipper needs. Whatever Virat (Kohli) needs around the Test group, I am certain the BCCI will hear him out." (Virat Kohli needs Daniel Vettori as next India mentor)

The Mumbai Indians mentor addressed the media in the wake of directing a short instructing facility for school kids with his associates Shane Bond and Jonty Rhodes, alongside Mumbai Indians players Parthiv Patel and Krunal Pandya.

'NO DAY-NIGHT FOR ASHES'

Ponting said he doesn't wish that any Ashes Test be played as a day-night issue as a result of the custom appended to the notorious England-Australia Test elastic.

"I am particularly a traditionalist to the extent Test cricket is concerned and about changing the fabric of the Test match diversion. In specific nations session of Test cricket needs revitalisation. (Be that as it may, I don't need an Ashes Test to be played as a day nighter on account of the customary side to an Ashes arrangement.

"In the diversion played at Adelaide (Australia v New Zealand) early this year the group were immense, the TV gathering of people was tremendous. With the correct time and the opportune spot I can see it will have a spot, yet not as a matter of course maybe a couple day-night Test matches in Australia each mid year," Ponting clarified.

ON DAY-NIGHT TESTS IN INDIA

Ponting, who is a standout amongst the best skippers for Australia, said with the BCCI likewise demonstrating enthusiasm to have a couple day-night Test matches in the coming season, he was quick to perceive how this works out.

"I comprehend India are likewise keen on playing day-night Test. It will enthusiasm to perceive how that goes. Likely Test match cricket in India needs some kicking also. I see what number of Test matches are coming their way in the following 12-year and a half."

India are set to play 13 home Test matches, against Bangladesh, New Zealand, England and Australia, in the 2016-17 season