Ramesh Powar will continue to remain the head coach of India women's cricket team until further notice. The former India spinner was given the role to guide Mithali Raj led side last year but right after India's dismal campaign in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, it was speculated that Powar's term has ended.
But talking to Sports Tak, a source in the board said that Powar's contract was of two years and he will continue to remain the head coach of Indian women.
"The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ms. Sulakshana Naik, Mr. Madan Lal and Mr. Rudra Pratap Singh had interviewed Ramesh Powar and accordingly he was appointed as head coach of India Women's cricket team in the month of May last year and was given two-year contract. So as per the contract he is still the coach," the source told Sports Tak.
When asked about whether there was any discussion with the board official regarding the dismal World Cup performance, the source said," Yes there was discussion and the team and coaching department has been asked to strengthen the performance. Whatever the possible facilities or tournaments which is required, will be given to them. Yes, there was bit of disappointment when they lost to South Africa and had to leave World Cup but it's game win and loss is part of the game".
When Sports Tak tried to contact Ramesh Powar about his tenure, he confirmed the same that he is till the coach as he was given two years contract but refused to talk about his experience of recently concluded World Cup.
Powar played two Test matches and 31 games of 50-over format for India. After his playing career, Powar took up coaching has attended BCCI- National Cricket Academy (NCA) level 2 coaching course and is an ECB level 2 certified coach. The former Mumbai player previously served as coach of Indian women's team from July-November 2018.
Powar is a self-made player-turned coach. He completed his domestic career with seven centuries and 470 wickets (first class cricket) spanning over 17 seasons.
