In a significant development for Indian women’s cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the appointment of Amol Muzumdar as the new head coach of the Indian women’s senior team.
The BCCI’s official statement reads, “The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape, interviewed the shortlisted applicants for the position of Head Coach – Team India (Senior Women). After thorough and thoughtful deliberation, the three-member committee unanimously recommended Amol Muzumdar to take over the role.”
Amol Muzumdar, a domestic cricket legend, boasts an impressive record, scoring over 11,000 first-class runs in 171 matches, including 30 centuries, during his illustrious 21-year career. He also featured in more than 100 List A games and 14 T20 matches, winning several Ranji Trophy titles with Mumbai and representing Assam and Andhra Pradesh.
The appointment comes at a time when the Indian women’s cricket team is enjoying a high point in world cricket, having recently secured a historic gold medal in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou last month.
Muzumdar expressed his gratitude and sense of responsibility, stating, “I am deeply honoured and privileged to be appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team. I thank the CAC and the BCCI for placing their trust in me and believing in my vision and the roadmap for Team India. This is a huge responsibility, and I look forward to working closely with talented players and providing them with the right preparation and guidance to excel. The next two years are extremely important as two World Cups are scheduled in the period. Together with the coaching and support staff, we will look to tick every box and give ourselves the best chance to succeed.”
BCCI President Roger Binny welcomed Muzumdar’s appointment, expressing confidence in the team’s future performance. “I am confident that under his tenure, the team will continue to rise and perform well across different formats of the game,” he said.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah also congratulated Muzumdar, acknowledging his wealth of knowledge and expertise in the modern game. Shah reaffirmed the BCCI’s commitment to women’s cricket and pledged full support to the new head coach to help the players reach their full potential.
This appointment signals a new chapter for women’s cricket in India, and expectations are high for the team’s future successes under Muzumdar’s leadership.
