Ricky Ponting rules out England coaching role.

Ricky Ponting has confirmed that he will not consider taking up the vacant role as England's white-ball coach, as he focuses on other commitments and future coaching opportunities. The former Australian cricket legend has been linked to the position following the recent departure of Matthew Mott, but Ponting has made it clear that international coaching is not a priority for him at this time.

Speaking on The ICC Review, Ponting explained that his current life situation does not align with the demands of an international coaching job.

"No, I wouldn't ever consider doing that actually," Ponting said when asked about the England role.

"I'm on record saying that international jobs for me right now are not really where my life is at as there's just so much more time taken up with an international job.

"I've got other commitments as well, with my TV work and things that I do and also trying to balance that out with having a decent amount of home time, which I haven't had much of the last couple of years anyway.

"Coaching other international teams is one thing, coaching England for an Australian is probably something slightly different, but right now there's sort of enough on my plate as I've got a bit more coming up in the next couple of months in the UK.

Ponting has a wealth of coaching experience, having recently concluded a seven-year stint with the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has also been involved in successful coaching ventures elsewhere, including leading the Washington Freedom to victory in the Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA.

Despite stepping away from Delhi Capitals, Ponting expressed his desire to return to IPL coaching.

"I'd love to coach again in the IPL," he stated.