Kiran Powar Appointed Head Coach of Assam Ranji Team for 2026-27 Season
Former Mumbai Cricketer Kiran Powar Named Assam Ranji Team Head Coach
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Kiran Powar, a former first-class cricketer from Mumbai and Baroda, has been named the head coach of the Assam men's cricket team for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. This marks his first role as a senior team head coach, following his previous position with the U-23 Mumbai team.
- 01Kiran Powar takes on his first senior head coach role with Assam.
- 02He has previously coached the U-23 Mumbai team.
- 03Powar has nearly 3,500 runs in 71 senior-level matches.
- 04His decision was influenced by his positive experience in Assam during the CK Nayudu Trophy.
- 05Kiran expressed gratitude to the Mumbai Cricket Association for their support.
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Kiran Powar, a former cricketer who played for Mumbai and Baroda, has been appointed as the head coach of the Assam men's cricket team for the upcoming 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. This will be his first role as a head coach at the senior level, having previously coached the U-23 Mumbai team. The 50-year-old left-handed batter has a notable playing record, scoring nearly 3,500 runs in 71 senior-level matches. Powar's decision to accept the role was influenced by his earlier visit to Assam with the Mumbai U-23 squad, where he was impressed by the professionalism and long-term planning of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA). He expressed his excitement about the new opportunity and gratitude towards the Mumbai Cricket Association for their support throughout his career.
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Kiran Powar's appointment could enhance the performance of the Assam cricket team, potentially leading to better results in the Ranji Trophy.
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