The controversy between Mithali Raj and Indian women's head coach Ramesh Powar has affected Indian cricket. Instead of talking about the game, the talks are now around the allegations put by them on each other. Now it has taken an ugly turn as Powar has recently posted some tweets which is an indirect dig at Mithali.
It all started after Mithali was dropped from the playing XI for the Women's World T20 semifinal which India lost. Everyone questioned the decision to leave out an experienced member of the team after the Indian women's team saw a batting collapse against England in the semifinals.
Soon Mithali opened up about the ill-treatment she got from the head coach Powar and how it affected her mentally. But Powar denied whatever Raj said against him. He even went on to say that it was Mithali who didn't cooperate much.
Former India off-spinner Powar was appointed head coach of the India women's team earlier this year in August. In an official statement, BCCI said he has been handed over full-time duties till November 30, 2018.
Here are the tweets from Powar which attracted everyone:
— ramesh powar (@imrameshpowar) November 29, 2018
— ramesh powar (@imrameshpowar) November 29, 2018
— ramesh powar (@imrameshpowar) November 29, 2018
Fans reacted to his post:
I don’t how this guy got important job of head coach pic.twitter.com/KSZjNtOtfP
— TheAjayAgwan (@IamAjay_27) November 29, 2018
This year women's world cup obstacle was you...U n Harmanpreet should take responsibility for all this fiasco n both of you should step down
— KAMAL KANNAN (@kk07k) November 29, 2018
Correct. U r the obstacle that indian cricket needs to pass by kicking u out. Look at ur own stats and the failed cricket and even more the low person u r. A miserably failed player and now failed coach and person. Look at ur fitness and skills first. A big 0
— Niladri Banerjee (@Niladri_Banerje) November 29, 2018
Shame on you & @BCCI for appointing him as a Coach..How cud he ever qualify for such a job??When he himself was a below average player.And now he gets to take shots which cost us a World Cup..Just coz his EGO is as big as his Head..We all stand with you @M_Raj03
— Riddhish Singh Rana (@riddhish_rana) November 29, 2018
Really sorry you r a big fool you r pointing out a legend don't forget you r nothing in front of her don't show male ego say sorry to her we in20years never seen her attitude and OK chalk what about your answer do drop mithali for 3 matches and what about not given chance mansi
— ds (@_gllrs) November 29, 2018