Amol Muzumdar Appointed Head Coach of Indian Women's Cricket Team

Amol Muzumdar was appointed as the head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team by the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday.

The Cricket Advisory Committee interviewed the shortlisted applicants for the position and after thorough and thoughtful deliberation, the three-member committee unanimously recommended Amol Muzumdar to take over the role.

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“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,” BCCI said in a press release.

Amol Muzumdar said he is looking forward to working with the Indian team, terming his appointment as an honour.

“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,” Amol Muzumdar said.

“I welcome the appointment of 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,” said BCCI president Roger Binny.

“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. 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,” said BCCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah.