Former India cricketer Hrishikesh Kanitkar has been appointed as batting coach of India women's team ahead of T20 World Cup in South Africa in February 2023. Kanitkar will be joining the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side soon as they gear up for five-match T20I series in home conditions against Australia starting December 9.
“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,” the 48-year-old said in a statement released by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Along with Kanitkar’s appointment as batting coach, former India women’s cricket team head coach Ramesh Powar is set to take a new role at National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru. Powar will be a part of India’s restructuring module for men’s cricket as spin-bowling coach.
“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,” Powar 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,” NCA head VVS Laxman said who recently travelled to New Zealand for limited-overs series as stand-in coach.
