Hrishikesh Kanitkar Named As Team India's Senior Women's Batting Coach; Ramesh Powar Joins NCA

Updated - 06 Dec 2022, 04:50 PM

Hrishikesh Kanitkar (PC-BCCI)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday declared the appointment of Hrishikesh Kanitkar as the batting coach of the Senior Women’s cricket team. The forthcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, which begins on December 9 in Mumbai, will have Hrishikesh Kanitkar as a coach.

As part of the BCCI’s restructuring initiative, Ramesh Powar, the former head coach of the senior women’s team, will join the head of the National Cricket Academy VVS Laxman as his transition to men’s cricket.

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Hrishikesh Kanitkar.
Hrishikesh Kanitkar. Credits: Twitter

Hrishikesh Kanitkar Is Honored To Be Appointed As The New Batting Coach Of the Senior Women’s Team

Hrishikesh Kanitkar spoke about his appointment and shared that this team is ready for the challenge ahead and it is going to be exciting for the team and himself as batting coach.

He said: “It is an honour 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.”

Hrishikesh Kanitkar. Photo- Rediff
Hrishikesh Kanitkar. Photo- Rediff

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Ramesh Powar Appointed As Spin Bowling Coach At NCA

Ramesh Powar is looking forward to work with VVS Laxman for further development of the game after having an enriching experience in his stint as the Head coach of the senior women’s team.

“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.” 

Ramesh Powar
Ramesh Powar (Image: Twitter)

VVS Laxman, Head Cricket, NCA welcomes Ramesh Powar, who is coming on as a spin bowling coach to the National Cricket Academy. Laxman believes that Powar will bring in the experience and play an active role in the betterment of the game. He said:

“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.” 

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