Indian women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur had her say on the removal of Ramesh Powar as the team's&nbsp;head coach months before the start of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, many reports suggested that because of a long-time rumoured rift between players and the coach, this call was taken, but Kaur didn’t buy any piece of this. Speaking ahead of the 1st T20I between India and Australia in Mumbai on Friday, Kaur said nothing of that sort (rumoured rift) is there inside the dressing room, and that the call is completely taken by the board.

"Well, it's nothing like that. I've always enjoyed working with Ramesh sir whenever I got an opportunity. We have learnt a lot from him and grown as a team," Kaur said in a presser.

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Powar, who has now been moved to NCA to assist VVS Laxman in the spin bowling department, will remain available for everyone for any kind of assistance.

"It's the BCCI's decision who's moved to NCA. He will work there as the spin coach, and whenever we'll go to NCA, Ramesh sir is always available," she added.

Meanwhile, the board roped in Hrishikesh Kanitkar as the women’s team head batting coach; however, a proper head coach is yet to be named. Speaking highly of the former India all-rounder, Harmanpreet Kaur said,

"We had a very good experience with him when we were in Sri Lanka. He was always available whenever it's needed. He brings a lot of experience to the team. We are only looking forward and how we proceed further. We are in the right hands. We are fully okay with whatever the decision BCCI is taking.”

Indian women’s team will take on the Australian women’s team in the first of the 5-match T20I series, starting on December 9th in Mumbai.

Indian women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur had her say on the removal of Ramesh Powar as the team's head coach months before the start of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, many reports suggested that because of a long-time rumoured rift between players and the coach, this call was taken, but Kaur didn’t buy any piece of this.

Indian women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur had her say on the removal of Ramesh Powar as the team's head coach months before the start of the T20 World Cup. Earlier, many reports suggested that because of a long-time rumoured rift between players and the coach, this call was taken, but Kaur didn’t buy any piece of this. Speaking ahead of the 1st T20I between India and Australia in Mumbai on Friday, Kaur said nothing of that sort (rumoured rift) is there inside the dressing room, and that the call is completely taken by the board. "Well, it's nothing like that. I've always enjoyed working with Ramesh sir whenever I got an opportunity. We have learnt a lot from him and grown as a team," Kaur said in a presser. ALSO READ: PAK vs ENG 2022: Ben Stokes ropes in Mark Wood for Multan Test, aims to clinch historic series win in Pakistan Powar, who has now been moved to NCA to assist VVS Laxman in the spin bowling department, will remain available for everyone for any kind of assistance. "It's the BCCI's decision who's moved to NCA. He will work there as the spin coach, and whenever we'll go to NCA, Ramesh sir is always available," she added. Meanwhile, the board roped in Hrishikesh Kanitkar as the women’s team head batting coach; however, a proper head coach is yet to be named. Speaking highly of the former India all-rounder, Harmanpreet Kaur said, "We had a very good experience with him when we were in Sri Lanka. He was always available whenever it's needed. He brings a lot of experience to the team. We are only looking forward and how we proceed further. We are in the right hands. We are fully okay with whatever the decision BCCI is taking.” Indian women’s team will take on the Australian women’s team in the first of the 5-match T20I series, starting on December 9th in Mumbai.

Harmanpreet Kaur says removal of Ramesh Powar as head coach was BCCI’s decision, dumps rift rumours

From feud with coach to slamming CoA member: When Mithali Raj controversy rocked Indian women's cricket

India women's head coach Ramesh Powar said that the batting performance of the team in the first 20 overs against New Zealand surprised him.

At the same time, Powar was confident that his side will bounce back after New Zealand trashed India by 62 runs in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup on Thursday.&nbsp;

"It was one of those days when things didn't go our way. Honestly, I was also surprised by the way we batted in the first 20 overs. If you look back at the last six games which we played against New Zealand, we were executing our plans well. I think it is the pressure of the World Cup but I don't want to give any excuses," said Ramesh Powar in the pre-match virtual press conference.

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Powar explained how India's batting has been improved since the last three tours and now the team have been scoring more than 280 runs.

"Nothing different. It's been a process for a while. If you have watched us in the last six months or last three tours, we've been improving as a batting unit, we used to struggle to get to 220 and have been scoring 270-280. It is up to the individuals now. As I always say, it is the players who go out there and face that pressure and come out of it with their own skills and character," added Power.

Powar believes that the match against West Indies is a great opportunity for the team India to get back to winning ways.

"This is the right time to put your hand up and put up performances as we have been training for the last six months. We've been to England, Australia and came to NZ early, we got every practice opportunity which was needed. So, it is time as a group to stand up and deliver," he pointed.

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He further added that the Mithali Raj-led side is well aware of how to perform well against the variation of bowling attacks in the World Cup.

"We have been following a particular process for a long period of time on how to address particular bowling attacks or bowlers, be it be off-spinners, pacers, left-arm spinners or leg-spinners. Everyone in this batting unit knows how to react to certain bowling attacks."Mithali Raj-led India will face West Indies in their next match on Saturday.

India women's head coach Ramesh Powar said that the batting performance of the team in the first 20 overs against New Zealand surprised him. At the same time, Powar was confident that his side will bounce back after New Zealand trashed India by 62 runs in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup on Thursday.

India women's head coach Ramesh Powar said that the batting performance of the team in the first 20 overs against New Zealand surprised him. At the same time, Powar was confident that his side will bounce back after New Zealand trashed India by 62 runs in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup on Thursday. "It was one of those days when things didn't go our way. Honestly, I was also surprised by the way we batted in the first 20 overs. If you look back at the last six games which we played against New Zealand, we were executing our plans well. I think it is the pressure of the World Cup but I don't want to give any excuses," said Ramesh Powar in the pre-match virtual press conference. ALSO READ: 'It harmed our cricket': Former Pakistan captain slams PCB over pitch fiasco against Australia Powar explained how India's batting has been improved since the last three tours and now the team have been scoring more than 280 runs. "Nothing different. It's been a process for a while. If you have watched us in the last six months or last three tours, we've been improving as a batting unit, we used to struggle to get to 220 and have been scoring 270-280. It is up to the individuals now. As I always say, it is the players who go out there and face that pressure and come out of it with their own skills and character," added Power. Powar believes that the match against West Indies is a great opportunity for the team India to get back to winning ways. "This is the right time to put your hand up and put up performances as we have been training for the last six months. We've been to England, Australia and came to NZ early, we got every practice opportunity which was needed. So, it is time as a group to stand up and deliver," he pointed. ALSO READ: BCCI set to earn a whopping Rs 8 billion from IPL 2022 sponsorship and other deals - Report He further added that the Mithali Raj-led side is well aware of how to perform well against the variation of bowling attacks in the World Cup. "We have been following a particular process for a long period of time on how to address particular bowling attacks or bowlers, be it be off-spinners, pacers, left-arm spinners or leg-spinners. Everyone in this batting unit knows how to react to certain bowling attacks."Mithali Raj-led India will face West Indies in their next match on Saturday.

Head coach Ramesh Powar 'surprised' by India's batting performance in first 20 overs against NZ

Ramesh Powar, the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, is certain that star opener Smriti Mandhana would lead the team in the future. Powar, on the other hand, stated that the management will not rush the decision.

<o:p>"We are looking at her (Smriti ) as a leader as always. She is the vice-captain for the side. At some point, she will lead this. I don`t know the format right now, BCCI and selectors will get to decide the next course of action," Powar stated after India lost the third and final T20I against Australia on Sunday. </o:p>

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<o:p>At some point, we have to address the talks around future leader shop but after World Cup, we will decide what is happening. We will not hurry it up and we will give it a good thought and then we will decide what is happening," he said. </o:p>

<o:p>"She inspires a lot of younger players in the team. Obviously, we will rate her highly. The way she batted in Test was amazing, especially under lights.” Powar praised the T20 vice-captain, saying, “We knew she would come good."</o:p>

<o:p> Powar had hoped for consistency from Mandhana throughout the years, and the Maharashtra batter is finally showing hints of what may be a norm in the future. </o:p>

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<o:p>"One season (of consistency), she will be a different player. She gets lots of game time playing in leagues across the world. And it become an advantage as in India you don't get so much of game time." </o:p>

<o:p>In the third and final T20I here at the Metricon Stadium in Carrara on Sunday, Australia dealt India a devastating blow, as the visitors failed to conclude the tour on a high note, losing by 14 runs. Australia won the multi-format series 11-5 with this victory. After a strong effort by Australian bowlers, India were unable to chase down the score of 150 in the 20 overs.</o:p>

Ramesh Powar, the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, is certain that star opener Smriti Mandhana would lead the team in the future. Powar, on the other hand, stated that the management will not rush the decision.

Ramesh Powar, the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, is certain that star opener Smriti Mandhana would lead the team in the future. Powar, on the other hand, stated that the management will not rush the decision. "We are looking at her (Smriti ) as a leader as always. She is the vice-captain for the side. At some point, she will lead this. I don`t know the format right now, BCCI and selectors will get to decide the next course of action," Powar stated after India lost the third and final T20I against Australia on Sunday. ALSO READ: Smriti Mandhana's fifty in vain as India suffer 14-run defeat in 3rd T20I against Australia, lose series 0-2 At some point, we have to address the talks around future leader shop but after World Cup, we will decide what is happening. We will not hurry it up and we will give it a good thought and then we will decide what is happening," he said. "She inspires a lot of younger players in the team. Obviously, we will rate her highly. The way she batted in Test was amazing, especially under lights.” Powar praised the T20 vice-captain, saying, “We knew she would come good." Powar had hoped for consistency from Mandhana throughout the years, and the Maharashtra batter is finally showing hints of what may be a norm in the future. ALSO READ: Harmanpreet Kaur 'excited' to play in WBBL says, 'great opportunity for us to grow as team' "One season (of consistency), she will be a different player. She gets lots of game time playing in leagues across the world. And it become an advantage as in India you don't get so much of game time." In the third and final T20I here at the Metricon Stadium in Carrara on Sunday, Australia dealt India a devastating blow, as the visitors failed to conclude the tour on a high note, losing by 14 runs. Australia won the multi-format series 11-5 with this victory. After a strong effort by Australian bowlers, India were unable to chase down the score of 150 in the 20 overs.

'We are looking at her as a leader': Ramesh Powar feels Smriti Mandhana can be future captain of India

Harmanpreet Kaur opened up on her association with head coach Ramesh Powar. She asserted her relationship with Ramesh Powar is like how it was last time, as the India Test deputy said she generally takes something back at whatever point they talk&nbsp;about the game.&nbsp;

Ramesh Powar returned as Team India head coach in May, succeeding WV Raman. He gets back to the job he last held in 2018 when India arrived at the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup under his direction.&nbsp;

Harmanpreet addressed the media from England and examined whether her relationship with Ramesh Powar had gone through any change throughout the most recent couple of years.&nbsp;

“It is similar to the last time he was with us. He is someone who is always involved in the game and wants other players to do that as well. He always creates a scenario whenever you are talking to him, you feel like you are in a match. He asks you to put yourself in a scenario and then discusses how to react during that. I always get a lot of information while talking to him. He has played a lot of cricket, including T20 cricket. We are repeating the things we did in 2018.”

India Women and England Women will participate in the one-off Test at Bristol, with the much-anticipated game to start on June 16.&nbsp;

The series is important for a long England visit for India Women. Following the Test match, India Women will take on England Women in three ODIs and three T20Is approaching mid-July.&nbsp;

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While India Women will play their last international game in England on July 14, five players from the side will remain back to highlight in the debut version of The Hundred.&nbsp;

Harmanpreet Kaur will show up for Manchester Originals in The Hundred on July 21 at the Kia Oval.&nbsp;

"At the present time, we are simply taking it step by step. Since it is a long visit, and in the event that you continue considering how you will remain here for 90 days that can really deplete you. We are simply going step by step, and first, we have a Test so we are just pondering that. When we move to ODIs we will consider that and later on about different games."&nbsp;

Alongside Harmanpreet Kaur, four other Indian women cricketers, Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma, will be playing in The Hundred.

Harmanpreet Kaur opened up on her association with head coach Ramesh Powar. She asserted her relationship with Ramesh Powar is like how it was last time, as the India Test deputy said she generally takes something back at whatever point they talk about the game.

Harmanpreet Kaur opened up on her association with head coach Ramesh Powar. She asserted her relationship with Ramesh Powar is like how it was last time, as the India Test deputy said she generally takes something back at whatever point they talk about the game. Ramesh Powar returned as Team India head coach in May, succeeding WV Raman. He gets back to the job he last held in 2018 when India arrived at the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup under his direction. Harmanpreet addressed the media from England and examined whether her relationship with Ramesh Powar had gone through any change throughout the most recent couple of years. “It is similar to the last time he was with us. He is someone who is always involved in the game and wants other players to do that as well. He always creates a scenario whenever you are talking to him, you feel like you are in a match. He asks you to put yourself in a scenario and then discusses how to react during that. I always get a lot of information while talking to him. He has played a lot of cricket, including T20 cricket. We are repeating the things we did in 2018.” India Women and England Women will participate in the one-off Test at Bristol, with the much-anticipated game to start on June 16. The series is important for a long England visit for India Women. Following the Test match, India Women will take on England Women in three ODIs and three T20Is approaching mid-July. ALSO READ: Players picked Ajinkya Rahane's brain about batting in Test cricket: Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of England match While India Women will play their last international game in England on July 14, five players from the side will remain back to highlight in the debut version of The Hundred. Harmanpreet Kaur will show up for Manchester Originals in The Hundred on July 21 at the Kia Oval. "At the present time, we are simply taking it step by step. Since it is a long visit, and in the event that you continue considering how you will remain here for 90 days that can really deplete you. We are simply going step by step, and first, we have a Test so we are just pondering that. When we move to ODIs we will consider that and later on about different games." Alongside Harmanpreet Kaur, four other Indian women cricketers, Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma, will be playing in The Hundred.

Cricket: Ramesh Powar is always involved in the game, says Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur believes Ramesh Powar is goal-oriented and will give the necessary push to make greater progress. Back as the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, Ramesh Powar will have his first task this month as the side takes on England in a multi-design arrangement in the UK.&nbsp;

They&nbsp;will play a one-off Test match beginning June 16 in Bristol followed by three ODIs and a similar number of T20Is.&nbsp;

In a conversation with ANI, Harmanpreet Kaur is eager to play under Ramesh Powar, with whom she delighted in a decent affinity during Powar's first spell as the head coach.

"Ramesh sir gets involved in the team at all times and makes an effort to know the players' strengths, weaknesses, fears, etc, and tries to work on them. He is very ambitious and that helps the team get the required push from a very experienced person" - she said.

Ramesh Powar took control over the reins from WV Raman as the lead trainer of the side in May this year. He is definitely not another face in cricket as he had before instructed the women's side in 2018. Under Ramesh Powar, India had figured out how to arrive at the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in 2018.

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Harmanpreet Kaur has played a large portion of her global cricket under Mithali Raj. The cricketer from Punjab said that she has figured out how to show restraint throughout the long term.&nbsp;

"Mithali di is the most experienced in our team and from her, I have learnt to be patient on the field. She tried to stay calm at most times and that reflects on her personal performance" - she added&nbsp;

After the visit through England, the Indian ladies' group will likewise venture out to Australia for a day-night Test followed by three ODIs and three T20Is in October.

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"Playing against the top-ranked teams before the big challenges have always helped our team to build a positive approach. Taking on England in a multi-format tournament will be extremely helpful and each one of us in the team will have enough time to perform get better by the time we step in for the World Cup" - said Harmanpreet.

India's Senior Women squad for Test &amp; ODIs against England: Mithali Raj (Captain), Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (vice-captain), Punam Raut, Priya Punia, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia (wicket-keeper), Indrani Roy (wicket-keeper), Jhulan Goswami, Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Poonam Yadav, Ekta Bisht, Radha Yadav.

India's Senior Women squad for T20I: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain) Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia (wicket-keeper), Indrani Roy (wicket-keeper), Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Poonam Yadav, Ekta Bisht, Radha Yadav, Simaran Dil Bahadur. 
&nbsp;

Harmanpreet Kaur believes Ramesh Powar is goal-oriented and will give the necessary push to make greater progress. Back as the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, Ramesh Powar will have his first task this month as the side takes on England in a multi-design arrangement in the UK.

Harmanpreet Kaur believes Ramesh Powar is goal-oriented and will give the necessary push to make greater progress. Back as the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, Ramesh Powar will have his first task this month as the side takes on England in a multi-design arrangement in the UK. They will play a one-off Test match beginning June 16 in Bristol followed by three ODIs and a similar number of T20Is. In a conversation with ANI, Harmanpreet Kaur is eager to play under Ramesh Powar, with whom she delighted in a decent affinity during Powar's first spell as the head coach. "Ramesh sir gets involved in the team at all times and makes an effort to know the players' strengths, weaknesses, fears, etc, and tries to work on them. He is very ambitious and that helps the team get the required push from a very experienced person" - she said. Ramesh Powar took control over the reins from WV Raman as the lead trainer of the side in May this year. He is definitely not another face in cricket as he had before instructed the women's side in 2018. Under Ramesh Powar, India had figured out how to arrive at the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in 2018. ALSO READ: Cricket: Players' families allowed for UK tour, BCCI office-bearers to skip WTC final due to quarantine rules Harmanpreet Kaur has played a large portion of her global cricket under Mithali Raj. The cricketer from Punjab said that she has figured out how to show restraint throughout the long term. "Mithali di is the most experienced in our team and from her, I have learnt to be patient on the field. She tried to stay calm at most times and that reflects on her personal performance" - she added After the visit through England, the Indian ladies' group will likewise venture out to Australia for a day-night Test followed by three ODIs and three T20Is in October. ALSO READ: Cricket: Players to watch out for in England vs New Zealand Test series "Playing against the top-ranked teams before the big challenges have always helped our team to build a positive approach. Taking on England in a multi-format tournament will be extremely helpful and each one of us in the team will have enough time to perform get better by the time we step in for the World Cup" - said Harmanpreet. India's Senior Women squad for Test & ODIs against England: Mithali Raj (Captain), Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (vice-captain), Punam Raut, Priya Punia, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia (wicket-keeper), Indrani Roy (wicket-keeper), Jhulan Goswami, Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Poonam Yadav, Ekta Bisht, Radha Yadav. India's Senior Women squad for T20I: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain) Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia (wicket-keeper), Indrani Roy (wicket-keeper), Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Poonam Yadav, Ekta Bisht, Radha Yadav, Simaran Dil Bahadur.

Cricket: 'Ramesh Powar will help in giving required push to the team': Harmanpreet Kaur

Ramesh Powar took over the reins from WV Raman to coach the Indian women's team. Despite taking the Women in Blue to the final of the T20 World Cup 2020, the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) decided to replace WV Raman with Ramesh Powar, who has been associated with the team on a short-term basis in 2018.

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However, a report by Cricbuzz suggested that BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly was not impressed with this decision and has formally expressed disappointment and displeasure over Raman's removal. According to the report, Ganguly was surprised with the decision despite taking the team into the finals of the ICC tournament.&nbsp;

Mithali Raj and Co., under WV Raman, have played five ODI series and five T20I series between December 2018 and March 2020. The Women in Blue won four series in ODIs out of five. Their only loss came against South Africa at home in 2021. But, Team India struggled in the T20Is yet they bounced back and managed to get into the T20 WC final at the jam-packed MCG.&nbsp;

The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik, Madan Lal and Rudra Pratap Singh interviewed the 35 applicants and unanimously agreed on Powar’s candidature.

A former international, Powar played 2 Tests and 31 ODIs for India. Post his playing career, he took up cricket coaching and is an ECB Level 2 certified coach and has also attended BCCI-NCA Level 2 coaching course.

A former coach of the Indian Women’s Team from July-November 2018, it was under him that India qualified for the semi-final of the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup in 2018 and also won 14 T20 matches in a row.

He recently coached the Mumbai senior team that won the Vijay Hazare Trophy and has worked at the National Cricket Academy as a Bowling Coach.

Powar’s last term as the head coach of the Indian women’s team was cut short after a spat with ODI skipper Mithali Raj. However, it would be interesting to see how both Powar and Mithali continue in the 50-over circuit.

Ramesh Powar took over the reins from WV Raman to coach the Indian women's team. Despite taking the Women in Blue to the final of the T20 World Cup 2020, the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) decided to replace WV Raman with Ramesh Powar, who has been associated with the team on a short-term basis in 2018.

Ramesh Powar took over the reins from WV Raman to coach the Indian women's team. Despite taking the Women in Blue to the final of the T20 World Cup 2020, the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) decided to replace WV Raman with Ramesh Powar, who has been associated with the team on a short-term basis in 2018. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'He should be our first-choice keeper': Wriddhiman Saha on Rishabh Pant However, a report by Cricbuzz suggested that BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly was not impressed with this decision and has formally expressed disappointment and displeasure over Raman's removal. According to the report, Ganguly was surprised with the decision despite taking the team into the finals of the ICC tournament. Mithali Raj and Co., under WV Raman, have played five ODI series and five T20I series between December 2018 and March 2020. The Women in Blue won four series in ODIs out of five. Their only loss came against South Africa at home in 2021. But, Team India struggled in the T20Is yet they bounced back and managed to get into the T20 WC final at the jam-packed MCG. The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik, Madan Lal and Rudra Pratap Singh interviewed the 35 applicants and unanimously agreed on Powar’s candidature. A former international, Powar played 2 Tests and 31 ODIs for India. Post his playing career, he took up cricket coaching and is an ECB Level 2 certified coach and has also attended BCCI-NCA Level 2 coaching course. A former coach of the Indian Women’s Team from July-November 2018, it was under him that India qualified for the semi-final of the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup in 2018 and also won 14 T20 matches in a row. He recently coached the Mumbai senior team that won the Vijay Hazare Trophy and has worked at the National Cricket Academy as a Bowling Coach. Powar’s last term as the head coach of the Indian women’s team was cut short after a spat with ODI skipper Mithali Raj. However, it would be interesting to see how both Powar and Mithali continue in the 50-over circuit.

Cricket- BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly not impressed with WV Raman's sacking: Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the appointment of Ramesh Powar as the head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team. The BCCI had advertised for the post and received over 35 applications.<o:p></o:p>

The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik, Madan Lal and Rudra Pratap Singh interviewed the applicants and unanimously agreed on Powar’s candidature.<o:p></o:p>

A former international, Powar played 2 Tests and 31 ODIs for India. Post his playing career, he took up cricket coaching and is an ECB Level 2 certified coach and has also attended BCCI-NCA Level 2 coaching course. <o:p></o:p>

A former coach of the Indian Women’s Team from July-November 2018, it was under him that India qualified for the semi-final of the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup in 2018 and also won 14 T20 matches in a row.

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He recently coached the Mumbai senior team that won the Vijay Hazare Trophy and has worked at the National Cricket Academy as a Bowling Coach.<o:p></o:p>

Powar’s last term as the head coach of the Indian women’s team was cut short after a spat with ODI skipper Mithali Raj. However, it would be interesting to see how both Powar and Mithali continue in the 50-over circuit.

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Powar succeeds WV Raman, who guided the team to the final of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020. <o:p></o:p>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the appointment of Ramesh Powar as the head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team. The BCCI had advertised for the post and received over 35 applications.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the appointment of Ramesh Powar as the head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team. The BCCI had advertised for the post and received over 35 applications. The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik, Madan Lal and Rudra Pratap Singh interviewed the applicants and unanimously agreed on Powar’s candidature. A former international, Powar played 2 Tests and 31 ODIs for India. Post his playing career, he took up cricket coaching and is an ECB Level 2 certified coach and has also attended BCCI-NCA Level 2 coaching course. A former coach of the Indian Women’s Team from July-November 2018, it was under him that India qualified for the semi-final of the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup in 2018 and also won 14 T20 matches in a row. ALSO READ: 'They weren't going to Gabba': Australia skipper Tim Paine says Team India good at 'creating sideshows' He recently coached the Mumbai senior team that won the Vijay Hazare Trophy and has worked at the National Cricket Academy as a Bowling Coach. Powar’s last term as the head coach of the Indian women’s team was cut short after a spat with ODI skipper Mithali Raj. However, it would be interesting to see how both Powar and Mithali continue in the 50-over circuit. ALSO READ: Domination continues! India remain atop of ICC Men’s Test team rankings Powar succeeds WV Raman, who guided the team to the final of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020.

Official: Ramesh Powar appointed head coach of Indian women’s cricket team

"It's the darkest day of my life," said senior Indian woman cricketer Mithali Raj, responding to coach Ramesh Powar's allegations that she <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/few-people-in-power-are-out-to-destroy-me-says-mithali-raj-179751">threatened retirement over a batting position, threw tantrums and created chaos</a> in the side during the World T20.

The war of words, which started with Mithali alleging that Powar was out to destroy her, intensified on Wednesday when the coach, in his tour report, questioned her conduct during the tournament in the West Indies.

India were knocked out following a semifinal loss to England, a match from which Mithali was controversially dropped despite being fit.

Mithali reacted to Powar's report by posting a brief statement on her official Twitter page on Thursday.

"I'm deeply saddened &amp; hurt by the aspersions cast on me. My commitment to the game &amp; 20yrs of playing for my country," she wrote.

"The hard work, sweat, in vain. Today, my patriotism doubted, my skill set questioned &amp; all the mud slinging- it's the darkest day of my life. May god give strength," she added.

The acrimony between the senior player and the coach has shaken Indian women's cricket, which gained significant traction after the team finished runners-up in the ODI World Cup last year.

It started with Mithali accusing Powar and Committee of Administrators' member Diana Edulji of bias. She claimed that while Diana used her position against her, Powar humiliated her with his indifference in the West Indies.

Powar, after declining comment initially, submitted a 10-page tour report to the BCCI in which he detailed his version of the events that led to the breakdown.

In the nearly five-page assessment of Mithali, Powar stated that the senior player threatened to leave the tournament midway at being dropped from the opening slot despite being duly consulted before the move.

He also accused her of chasing personal milestones while ignoring the team's cause.&nbsp;

"I was saddened by her attitude and it gave me an impression that Mithali Raj comes first and then India. She threw a lot of tantrums and created a lot of chaos," Powar stated in his report.

"I hope Mithali stops blackmailing, pressurising coaches and putting her interest first than the team," he said while summarising the 35-year-old batter's performance on the tour.

The 40-year-old Powar's interim tenure comes to an end on Friday.

Even though he will be free to apply for the post when fresh applications are invited, there is little chance that he will be retained owing to the ongoing controversy.&nbsp;

"It's the darkest day of my life," said senior Indian woman cricketer Mithali Raj, responding to coach Ramesh Powar's allegations that she threatened retirement over a batting position, threw tantrums and created chaos in the side during the World T20.

"It's the darkest day of my life," said senior Indian woman cricketer Mithali Raj, responding to coach Ramesh Powar's allegations that she threatened retirement over a batting position, threw tantrums and created chaos in the side during the World T20. The war of words, which started with Mithali alleging that Powar was out to destroy her, intensified on Wednesday when the coach, in his tour report, questioned her conduct during the tournament in the West Indies. India were knocked out following a semifinal loss to England, a match from which Mithali was controversially dropped despite being fit. Mithali reacted to Powar's report by posting a brief statement on her official Twitter page on Thursday. "I'm deeply saddened & hurt by the aspersions cast on me. My commitment to the game & 20yrs of playing for my country," she wrote. "The hard work, sweat, in vain. Today, my patriotism doubted, my skill set questioned & all the mud slinging- it's the darkest day of my life. May god give strength," she added. The acrimony between the senior player and the coach has shaken Indian women's cricket, which gained significant traction after the team finished runners-up in the ODI World Cup last year. It started with Mithali accusing Powar and Committee of Administrators' member Diana Edulji of bias. She claimed that while Diana used her position against her, Powar humiliated her with his indifference in the West Indies. Powar, after declining comment initially, submitted a 10-page tour report to the BCCI in which he detailed his version of the events that led to the breakdown. In the nearly five-page assessment of Mithali, Powar stated that the senior player threatened to leave the tournament midway at being dropped from the opening slot despite being duly consulted before the move. He also accused her of chasing personal milestones while ignoring the team's cause. "I was saddened by her attitude and it gave me an impression that Mithali Raj comes first and then India. She threw a lot of tantrums and created a lot of chaos," Powar stated in his report. "I hope Mithali stops blackmailing, pressurising coaches and putting her interest first than the team," he said while summarising the 35-year-old batter's performance on the tour. The 40-year-old Powar's interim tenure comes to an end on Friday. Even though he will be free to apply for the post when fresh applications are invited, there is little chance that he will be retained owing to the ongoing controversy.

'Darkest day of my life,' says Mithali Raj after coach accuses her of creating chaos in side

The Indian women's cricket coach Ramesh Powar Wednesday conceded to having a "strained" relationship with <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/few-people-in-power-are-out-to-destroy-me-says-mithali-raj-179751">senior player Mithali Raj</a> but insisted that her contentious dropping from the World T20 semifinal was based solely on cricketing logic, a Board official has claimed.&nbsp;

Powar met BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and GM (Cricket Operations), Saba Karim, a day after he was accused of bias by Mithali. He met the two Board officials at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai.

The seniormost batswoman of the Indian team, in a scathing e-mail to Johri and Karim, alleged that Powar humiliated her during the World T20 in the West Indies and she was left in tears after the axing from the team.

"Ramesh admitted that his professional relationship with Mithali was strained as he always found her aloof and difficult to handle," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

However, the official said Powar insisted that Mithali's axing from the semifinal, which India lost to England by eight wickets, was based on strategy and not acrimony.

"He maintained that it was due to poor strike rate that she was dropped against England and also because the team management wanted to maintain a winning combination," the official said.

It is learnt that the former spinner, who took over as interim coach a few months ago, did admit to being "indifferent to the seniormost player".

Powar was asked why Mithali's strike rate didn't come in the way of her selection for the games against Ireland and Pakistan, he had no response to offer.

Mithali scored half-centuries in both the games and was adjudged Player of the Match.&nbsp;

Another aspect that came up for discussion was if there was any "external pressure" to drop Mithali from any influential official.

The source said Powar denied receiving calls from anybody but claimed to be aware of one "powerful individual in the BCCI" being in touch with team manager (Trupti Bhattacharya) and tour selector (Sudha Shah).

On Tuesday, Mithali had also accused Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji of bias. The ODI captain stated that Edulji used her position against her and made her feel vulnerable.&nbsp;

Edulji has not yet reacted to the allegations made by Mithali.

The 40-year-old Powar's interim tenure comes to an end on Friday.

Even though he will be free to apply for the post when fresh applications are invited, there is little chance that he will be retained as his player management skills have come under scanner due to this incident.&nbsp;

The Indian women's cricket coach Ramesh Powar Wednesday conceded to having a "strained" relationship with senior player Mithali Raj but insisted that her contentious dropping from the World T20 semifinal was based solely on cricketing logic, a Board official has claimed.

The Indian women's cricket coach Ramesh Powar Wednesday conceded to having a "strained" relationship with senior player Mithali Raj but insisted that her contentious dropping from the World T20 semifinal was based solely on cricketing logic, a Board official has claimed. Powar met BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and GM (Cricket Operations), Saba Karim, a day after he was accused of bias by Mithali. He met the two Board officials at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. The seniormost batswoman of the Indian team, in a scathing e-mail to Johri and Karim, alleged that Powar humiliated her during the World T20 in the West Indies and she was left in tears after the axing from the team. "Ramesh admitted that his professional relationship with Mithali was strained as he always found her aloof and difficult to handle," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. However, the official said Powar insisted that Mithali's axing from the semifinal, which India lost to England by eight wickets, was based on strategy and not acrimony. "He maintained that it was due to poor strike rate that she was dropped against England and also because the team management wanted to maintain a winning combination," the official said. It is learnt that the former spinner, who took over as interim coach a few months ago, did admit to being "indifferent to the seniormost player". Powar was asked why Mithali's strike rate didn't come in the way of her selection for the games against Ireland and Pakistan, he had no response to offer. Mithali scored half-centuries in both the games and was adjudged Player of the Match. Another aspect that came up for discussion was if there was any "external pressure" to drop Mithali from any influential official. The source said Powar denied receiving calls from anybody but claimed to be aware of one "powerful individual in the BCCI" being in touch with team manager (Trupti Bhattacharya) and tour selector (Sudha Shah). On Tuesday, Mithali had also accused Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji of bias. The ODI captain stated that Edulji used her position against her and made her feel vulnerable. Edulji has not yet reacted to the allegations made by Mithali. The 40-year-old Powar's interim tenure comes to an end on Friday. Even though he will be free to apply for the post when fresh applications are invited, there is little chance that he will be retained as his player management skills have come under scanner due to this incident.

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