In a significant development ahead of the upcoming T20I series against England, Amol Muzumdar, the newly appointed head coach of the India women’s cricket team, has revealed his coaching priorities. Muzumdar, set to embark on his coaching journey with the team, underscored the critical importance of fielding and fitness in shaping the team’s approach.
“Fearless cricket is something I’ve always advocated,” Muzumdar stated on Tuesday, emphasizing the team’s need to play a distinctive brand of cricket. In a move toward achieving this, he disclosed that specific fitness tests had already been conducted at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. These tests will serve as benchmarks, with Muzumdar pledging a rigorous and religious adherence to the established parameters moving forward.
As India prepares for the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh next year, Muzumdar stressed that more exposure, improved fitness levels, and enhanced fielding skills would be his top priorities. The coach expressed his commitment to providing equal opportunities to young players emerging through the ranks, indicating a focus on nurturing the next generation of talent.
Returning to Wankhede, where Muzumdar spent two decades playing domestic cricket, adds a personal touch to the start of his coaching tenure. However, he cautioned against complacency, acknowledging the unique challenges each game presents.
Addressing India’s historical struggle in T20Is against England, Muzumdar adopted a forward-looking perspective. “We have decided to leave the statistics and whatever has happened behind us,” he asserted. “We are looking forward to a fresh start.”
The T20I series is scheduled to commence on December 6, followed by matches on December 9 and 10, with a one-off Test starting on December 14. Muzumdar’s coaching priorities not only focus on immediate success but also on building a solid foundation for the team’s sustained excellence in future competitions.
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