Nasser Hussain believes Ricky Ponting is an "exceptional candidate" to become England 's new head coach, following Chris Silverwood's departure from the role last week.
Silverwood was axed in the wake of England's 4-0 defeat to Australia in the Ashes, with managing director Ashley Giles and assistant coach Graham Thorpe also leaving their roles.
Ponting, who currently coaches Delhi Capitals in the IPL and has previously worked with the Australian team, has been mooted as a potential replacement and Hussain feels he could help improve England's fortunes in Test cricket.