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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the new head coach of a top Indian team.

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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed head coach of Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians, the club announced on Wednesday. The 39-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2012, previously captained Mumbai in a short spell with the team in 2013. He takes over from John Wright ahead of the new season, which starts in April next year. Ricky Ponting, former captain of Australia, has been appointed as head coach of the Mumbai Indians . Ponting, pictured attending Phillips Hughes' funeral last week, is taking up his first head-coaching role . 'We are delighted to have Ricky back with us and look forward to his contribution based on his experience and expertise,' former India spin bowler Anil Kumble, who is part of the Mumbai Owners Group, said in a statement on the club's website. Ponting, one of international cricket's most successful captains with 48 victories in 77 tests, worked as an advisor to Mumbai as they finished fourth last season. However, this will be his first head-coaching role. The former Australia batsman captained Australia to 48 victories in 77 Tests . Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar (pictured) used to play for Mumbai, as did Ponting for a brief spell .