‘We will work in tandem’ – Mithali Raj looks forward to working in unison with Ramesh Powar


‘We will work in tandem’ – Mithali Raj looks forward to working in unison with Ramesh Powar

Mithali Raj and Ramesh Powar

Indian women’s cricket team ODI skipper Mithali Raj has sidelined her personal issues with coach Ramesh Powar. The Indian team is set to depart for the all-important tour of England, starting from June 16.

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The former India spin-bowling all-rounder was re-appointed for this role earlier this month after WV Raman’s contract came to an end. Powar had a successful tenure as the head coach of this women’s team before reports of clashes between him and Raj broke out.

During a recent interview with The Hindu, Mithali Raj asserted that she is willing to work in tandem with Powar to build a strong team for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup in 2022.

“The past is gone by. You cannot go back. I am sure he (Ramesh Powar) will come up with plans and we together will steer the ship,” Mithali Raj said in a chat with The Hindu.

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“We will work in tandem and build a very strong team for the future, especially with the World Cup scheduled next year,” added Mithali Raj.

‘We can play with an open mind in Test cricket’: Raj

Indian Women's Test Team
Indian Women’s Test Team

The Indian women’s team is set to play a Test match after a mammoth gap of seven years. She pointed out that the national side has no baggage to carry and will play with an open mind. 

“For all the youngsters in the team, and even for someone like me who played a Test match seven years ago, there is no baggage to carry. We have not played the format for such a long time and hence can play with an open mind,” said Mithali Raj.

“It is good to see that this Test will be followed by a pink-ball Test in Australia later this year. My personal opinion is that we should have continuity in playing Test matches. I believe that all three formats can exist together in women’s cricket and players need to enjoy all of them,” added Mithali Raj.

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Apart from the historic one-off Test match, India is also scheduled to play three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and as many Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). 

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