The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced former cricketer Amol Muzumdar as the head coach of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on Wednesday, October 25. The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape, confirmed Amol Mumzumdar’s appointment.
The BCCI took to the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) to make the announcement. Amol Muzumdar was the front-runner in the race to become the head coach of the Indian women’s team. The CAC interviewed the shortlisted candidates, and after deliberation, recommended Amol Muzumdar’s name to the board.
“The BCCI confirms the appointment of Mr. Amol Muzumdar as the new Head Coach of Team India (Senior Women),” wrote the BCCI.
🚨 NEWS 🚨
Mr Amol Muzumdar Appointed as Head Coach – Team India (Senior Women).
Details 🔽https://t.co/6y0TiQ2prF
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) October 25, 2023
Deeply honoured and privileged: Amol Muzumdar on his appointment as Indian women’s team Head coach
Amol Muzumdar expressed that is an honour to be the head coach of the Indian women’s team. He added that is also a huge responsibility and is looking forward to working with the team. Muzumdar was the Head coach of the Mumbai Ranji team till the 2022–2023 domestic campaign. He has also worked in the coaching staff of the South Africa, Netherlands and Rajasthan Royals. In a statement released by the BCCI, Amol Muzumdar said,
“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,” he added.
Amol Muzumdar was a prolific run-scorer in domestic cricket, representing Mumbai, Assam and Andhra Pradesh. He has scored over 11,000 first-class runs in 171 matches including 30 centuries. He led the Mumbai team to a remarkable Ranji Trophy title in the 2006-07 season.
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