India's domestic cricket legend Amol Muzmumdar has been named the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team. While Muzumdar did not represet India at the highest level, he has over 11,000 first-class runs in 171 matches including 30 centuries. In addition, in a career spanning over two decades, Muzumdar participated in over 100 List A matches and 14 T20 matches. Muzumdar played majority of his first-class cricket for the state of Mumbai before going on to represent Assam and Andhra Pradesh, also going to lead the famed Mumbai Ranji Trophy side to several Ranji Trophy wins.
"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," Muzumdar said as per an official statement released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Confident Under Muzumdar's Tenure India Will Continue To Rise: Roger Binny
Meanwhile, the BCCI President Roger Binny and Secretary Jay Shah also welcomed Muzumdar post the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape unanimously Muzumdar's name for the vacant position.
"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," Binny stated.
"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," Shah said.