The Mumbai Indians announced their coaching group for the 2023 Women’s Premier League. Former India cricketer Jhulan Goswami will be the mentor and bowling coach for the team in the inaugural edition of the tournament. The Women’s Premier League is likely to take place in Mumbai in March 2023.
The Mumbai Indians franchise took to Twitter to share the announcement. Along with Jhulan, former England skipper Charlotte Edwards and Devieka Palshikaar will also be a part of the coaching group. Charlotte Edwards will be the team’s Head coach, and Devieka Palshikaar will be the Batting coach.
Welcoming them to the franchise, the Mumbai Indians wrote on Twitter, “Paltan, let’s welcome Charlotte, Jhulan, and Devieka to the family #AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #OneFamily @C_Edwards23 @JhulanG10″
Paltan, let’s welcome Charlotte, Jhulan, and Devieka to the family 💙#AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #OneFamily @C_Edwards23 @JhulanG10 pic.twitter.com/CTzHOGUM9H
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 5, 2023
This is an exciting time for women’s sports in India: Nita Ambani
Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani welcomed Jhulan Goswani, Charlotte Edwards, and Devieka Palshikaar to the franchise. She expressed that it’s great to see more and more women excelling in the sport, in different roles. Nita Ambani added that the leadership of the coaching group will help the Mumbai Indians to build a legacy in the Women’s Premier League. Â
“I am delighted to welcome Charlotte Edwards, Jhulan Goswami, and Devieka Palshikaar to the MI #OneFamily. It is wonderful to see more and more women in sports, excelling not just as players, but also as coaches, administrators, and support staff. This is an exciting time for women’s sports in India. Our female athletes have consistently made the nation proud on the international stage! More power to women as they spread joy and cheer through the power of sport, and inspire a whole new generation of empowered women! We remain committed to supporting them in every possible way to scale even greater heights!” said Nita Ambani as quoted by NDTV.
 “I am sure that under Charlotte’s brilliant leadership and with the able support of our bowling coach and mentor Jhulan and our batting coach Devieka, our women’s team will build on and carry forward MI’s iconic legacy,” she added.
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