"Ricky is one of the greats of the game, and since he was already in England doing some commentary we saw it as a great opportunity to have him join our team for this important series," Langer said in a statement.
Ponting has served as assistant coach for the T20 side twice before, against Sri Lanka in 2017 and for the tri-series against New Zealand and England earlier this year.
He was also head coach of the Delhi Daredevils side in the Indian Premier League this year.
"Ricky's knowledge of the game is second-to-none, and we know that his experiences, tactical expertise and leadership will be invaluable for this group," Langer added.
The three-times World Cup winner will begin his assignment on June 10, working around his commentary commitments.
(Reporting by Arjun Panchadar in Bengaluru; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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