The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a rejig for the coaching staff of the Indian women’s team as Hrishikesh Kanitkar was named the batting coach of the side and will join the team from the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia women starting 9th December in Mumbai.

Meanwhile, the former head coach of the Indian women’s team, Ramesh Powar will join the National Cricket Academy (NCA) as the spin bowling coach and switch to men’s cricket as part of the restructuring module of the BCCI.

Commenting on his appointment, Hrishikesh Kanitkar said: “It is an honor to be appointed as the new Batting Coach of the Senior Women’s team. I see tremendous prospects in this team and we have a good mix of youth and experience. I believe this team is ready for the challenge ahead. We have a few marquee events coming up and it is going to be exciting for the team and myself as batting coach.”

Ramesh Powar said: “I have had an enriching experience in my stint as Head Coach of the senior women’s team. Over the years I have worked closely with some of the stalwarts of the game and upcoming talents of the country. With my new role at the NCA, I will be looking to take forward my experience over the years to help build talent for the future. I look forward to working in tandem with Mr. VVS Laxman for the further development of the game and bench strength.”

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On the other hand, NCA chief VVS Laxman was elated at the appointment of Romesh Powar as the spin bowling coach in NCA and welcomed him.

“With Mr. Ramesh Powar coming on-board (as a spin bowling coach), we are sure he will bring his expertise and experience to the National Cricket Academy. Having worked in domestic, age-group cricket and the international circuit, I am sure he will play an active role in the betterment of the game. I look forward to working with him in his new role at the NCA,” he said.  

(BCCI inputs)