BCCI. He joined Gujarat cricket team for next season. In November 2015, Powar announced that he would retire from all forms of cricket following the conclusion of the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy. He has been appointed as the head coach of India women's cricket team on an interim basis. As per a report in The Indian Express, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked him to oversee the camp to be held in Bengaluru from 25 July to 3 August. In February 2021, he was appointed as Mumbai team's head coach for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Ramesh Powar appointed as the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team. The cricket governing body released an official statement in this regard. Personal life He is an alumnus of Ruparel College of Science, Commerce and Arts in Matunga, Mumbai. His brother Kiran Powar also played cricket and is current under-19s coach of Vidarbha cricket team. Controversies In 2018 Women World Cup, Ramesh got into a dispute with batter Mithali Raj, and as a consequence of that she was not allowed to play in the semifinal. Many fans of the Indian team cited this incident as the reason for the team's poor showing at the World Cup. References External links Ramesh Powar featured in the 5 best players of India's domestic season 2005–2006. 1978 births Living people Indian cricketers India One Day International cricketers India Test cricketers Mumbai cricketers Punjab Kings cricketers Kochi Tuskers Kerala cricketers West Zone cricketers India Red cricketers India Blue cricketers Indian cricket coaches