Jhulan Goswami to mentor Mumbai Indians women team for upcoming WPL

By: WE Team | Monday, 6 February 2023

Jhulan Goswami, veteran bowler who recently retired has been given the dual responsibility of mentor and bowling coach for Mumbai Indians for the Women's Premier League (WPL).

Charlotte Edwards, former England women's team captain and the second-highest run scorer in women's ODIs and Tests has been made the head coach of MI for the first edition of WPL to be held in March.

Former India all-rounder Devieka Palshikaar has been roped in as the batting coach and Trupti Chandgadkar Bhattacharya has been given the responsibility of team manager.

Jhulan is a Padma Shri awardee who retired last year after the series against England. She has more than 350 international wickets in a career spanning more than two decades.

Jhulanis also the highest wicket-taker in WODIs and has taken maximum wickets in history of Women's ODI World Cup.

Charlotte played cricket for over two decades and led the England team to an ODI and T20I World Cup title win.

Devieka is a former right-handed batter and leg-spinner. She was the assistant coach of India between 2014 and 2016.

Mumbai Indians are the most successful IPL team who recently bought the franchisefor Mumbai in the WPL for Rs 912.99 crore.