Me & Sourav have got similar ideas: Ponting

Kolkata: They were once part of one of the biggest rivalries in world cricket, but Ricky Ponting now enjoys Sourav Ganguly's company and is more often than not on the same page as the former India captain, as they try to end Delhi Capitals' dry run and help them capture their first Indian Premier League title.

Ganguly was roped in as Delhi's advisor at the start of the season, raising a few eyebrows regarding conflict of interest as he is also the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) president.

Ganguly swept those issues under the carpet and is expected to be in the 'away' team's dugout when Delhi take on Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League game here.

Asked how it feels to work with Ganguly, Delhi's head coach Ponting said it's fun.

"We have got very similar ideas and views on the game which has made us work well together. I love working with him," the former Australia captain said. "We've always going on well since our playing days. Since we've retired, we've caught up a couple times a year at least.

"I've always enjoyed his company. I think all the boys have enjoyed it as well."