Amol Muzumdar appointed head coach of Indian Women’s team

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have appointed Amol Muzumdar as the head coach for the Indian Women’s team after the position was laid vacant for more than six months after Ramesh Pawar left the role. India played the Asian Games under the temporary tutelage of Hrishikesh Kanitkar and emerged as the Gold medalist in the event.

“I welcome the appointment of Mr. Amol Muzumdar as the Head Coach of the Indian Women's Cricket Team. I am confident that under his tenure, the team will continue to rise and perform well across different formats of the game. The team has consistently delivered impressive performances in bilateral and multi-nation events, and I am certain our players will benefit immensely under Mr. Muzumdar's guidance and roadmap,” BCCI President Roger Binny said in a statement. 

A domestic titan, Muzumdar scored over 11,000 first-class runs in 171 matches, including 30 centuries during his 21-year impressive career. He also featured in over 100 List A games and 14 T20 matches. He won several Ranji Trophy titles with Mumbai and later represented Assam and Andhra Pradesh.

“I thank the CAC for conducting a thorough evaluation and selection process to identify the new Head Coach for our national team and I congratulate Mr. Amol Muzumdar on his appointment. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise and possesses a keen understanding of the modern game,” BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said in a release.

“The BCCI is strongly committed to women's cricket and will continue to provide an environment necessary for the team to excel both on and off the field. The Board will fully support Mr. Muzumdar and work closely with him to help our players reach their full potential.”

The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape, interviewed the shortlisted applicants for the position. After thorough and thoughtful deliberation, the three-member committee unanimously recommended Amol Muzumdar to take over the role.

“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,” Muzumdar said.

“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.”