Ponting upset with Buchanan by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	RT Ponting, JM Buchanan
Event:	Australia in British Isles 2009

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DateLine: 30th June 2009

 

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said he feels a little uneasy seeing John Buchanan in the English camp prior to the Ashes. Ponting said he is hoping that the former Aussie coach does not sport an England jumper.

 

The former Australia coach has been appointed as a short-term consultant for the English side in the run-up to the Ashes. He would be overseeing the Lions when they take on Australia in a four-day match starting tomorrow in Worcester.

 

"I just hope I don't see him with an England jumper on.

 

That will be a little bit disappointing," Ponting was quoted as saying by 'The Australian'.

 

Buchanan was Australia coach when they hammered England 5-0 in the Ashes. Ponting, though has ruled out Buchanan's England job having any impact on Australian players.

 

"I haven't thought about it and I haven't heard it spoken about around the group at all," Ponting said about Buchanan, who was sacked by Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders recently.

 

"I'm not exactly sure what his overall role is with the ECB. It's only a week or two from what I understand."