New Delhi, Pretr. Indian women’s team head coach Ramesh Powar’s contract expired with the end of the team’s campaign in the ICC World Cup. And as per BCCI norms, he will have to apply for the position again. The Indian women’s team did not even reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. A disappointing World Cup campaign could bring a paradigm shift in women’s cricket as National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief VVS Laxman is actively involved in grooming. The next generation of the country’s cricketers and they are being entrusted with a vital role in women’s cricket. can. Powar had replaced WV Raman, who led the team to the T20 World Cup final in 2020.
A senior BCCI source said, “Powar’s contract was till the World Cup. There is no provision to extend the contract. So the whole process will start from application filling and interview. Powar can certainly fill the application again and the CAC (Cricket Advisory Committee) will take a decision on it as per the constitution. After good performances with the team. Raman was not given a second stint and Powar was brought back. While the differences between captain Mithali Raj and them have been well-known. The source said, “The CAC decides and if they felt that Ramesh was better than Raman, it was their decision. The board cannot interfere.
Laxman is playing a big role in creating a model for success in the long run
There were serious differences between the two senior players towards the end of India’s campaign in New Zealand. Powar also did not do much to defuse the tension and it remains to be seen whether he is given the contract again. In Powar’s two stints with the team. Especially in the current stint, the Indian team lost every series under his guidance. And then were also out of the World Cup. With the Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup slated to be played next year.
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The BCCI wants to create the next generation of players with Laxman playing a big role in creating a model for success in the long run. The biggest concern is finding a replacement for veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami. The source said, “This is also a problem before the board. Hope the Women’s Indian Premier League will help nurture talent for the future. Laxman and men’s team head coach Rahul Dravid are expected to be consulted on the way forward.
