Former Test opener Shiv Sunder Das has been named as the batting coach of Indian women’s cricket team.
However, Das has been appointed only for the upcoming seven-match tour of England, which comprises a one-off Test, three One-day Internationals, and three T20 Internationals, starting next month.
“This is the first time I have been assigned a job with the India women’s national team, so it’s a quite exciting time for me. I’m really looking forward to it. It will be a good challenge for me because I’ve toured England as a player and played a lot of league cricket,” Das was quoted as saying by espncricinfo.com
On the other side, former Indian Railways player Abhay Sharma has been named the fielding coach, part of a nine-member support staff headed by chief coach Ramesh Powar.
“Conditions-wise I’m a bit familiar, so it will be nice to add value to the team. My focus is only on the England tour as of now because I’ve come in for the England tour,” Das said.
Significantly, Das had earlier served the India Women’s A team.