The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) is all set to name Amol Muzumdar as the head coach for the upcoming domestic season. Muzumdar, who is currently a coach at the National Cricket Academy’s U-23 camp had applied for the India women’s head coach role as well. For the last couple of seasons, Muzumdar was the coach of Mumbai and last season, it failed to qualify for the knockouts, whereas in 2022, it reached the final before going down to Madhya Pradesh.
The Cricket Improvement Committee, including the likes of Kiran More and Irfan Pathan, interviewed eight candidates and recommended Muzumdar’s name for the job. The BCA members and the CIC had a discussion on Muzumdar, and the decision will be ratified once the apex council meets next week. Sources revealed that Muzumdar’s vast experience will help Baroda, which has been struggling for quite some time.
Baroda is unlikely to rope in any guest players this time around and is expected to rely on home-grown talent. Last season, Ambati Rayudu played for the side before announcing retirement from all forms of cricket in the country last month. The association is expected to formalize Muzumdar’s appointment next week and prepare for the upcoming domestic season.
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