Mumbai Indians announces its coaching team for Women’s Premier League

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~Legends of the game -Charlotte Edwards to be the Head Coach, Jhulan Goswami takes on the role of Mentor & Bowling Coach, and Devieka Palshikaar to come in as Batting Coach~

Mumbai Indians today announced the coaching team for its new franchise in the upcoming Women’s  Premier League (WPL) scheduled in March 2023. Former England Women’s Team Captain and CBE  Charlotte Edwards will take on the role of Head Coach. Padma Shri and Arjuna Awardee Jhulan Goswami takes on the dual role of the Team Mentor and Bowling Coach. Devieka Palshikaar, an all-rounder, who  represented India at the international level, will be the batting coach. Trupti Chandgadkar Bhattacharya will be the Team Manager.

Smt. Nita M. Ambani, said “I am delighted to welcome Charlotte Edwards, Jhulan Goswami,and Devieka  Palshikaar to the MI #OneFamily. It is wonderful to see more and more women in sport, excelling not just  as players, but also as coaches, administrators, and support staff. This is an exciting time for women’s sport  in India. Our female athletes have consistently made the nation proud on the international stage! More  power to women as they spread joy and cheer through the power of sport, and inspire a whole new  generation of empowered women! We remain committed to supporting them in every possible way to  scale even greater heights!”

Speaking about the new coaching team, Mrs Ambani added, “I am sure that under Charlotte’s brilliant  leadership and with the able support of our bowling coach and mentor Jhulan and our batting coach  Devieka, our women’s team will build on and carry forward MI’s iconic legacy. I look forward to working  closely with our coaches and the entire team on this very exciting journey ahead.”

Jothi.S