Ricky Ponting delighted that Sachin Tendulkar will coach his team

Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne are coming out of retirement for a Bushfire Cricket Bash match which will be played on February 8, 2020. funds raised during match will be used to help all those affected by  Australian bushfires.

Recently, it was revealed that cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh will coach  two sides as match is just a couple of weeks away. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting took to Twitter and welcomed Sachin Tendulkar as coach of his team. 

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Kevin Roberts welcomes Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh

During a press conference, Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts said that he and his team are really houred to welcome Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh back to Australia. He said that both Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh have played in Australia and both had a good time.

He hoped that two legends will enjoy playing in Australia again. He said that he can’t wait to meet two and tell m about importance of this match.

"We are absolutely houred to be welcoming Sachin and Courtney back to Australia where y both enjoyed a lot of success as players, and we can't wait to have m involved," said Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts.

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Many Australian cricketers are doing whatever y can to help victims of bushfires. Recently, Shane Warne auctioned his "baggy green" cap which Australian Test players get on ir debut. cap was sold for more than 1 million Australian dollars.

Apart from Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne, Shane Watson, Adam Gilchrist, Michael Clarke and Brett Lee are also scheduled to come out of retirement for Bushfire Cricket Bash match. According to reports, Steve Waugh and Justin Langer will also play a major part during match.

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