Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has appointed Malolan Rangarajan as the head coach for the upcoming season of the tournament. This change follows Luke Williams being unable to continue as RCB’s head coach for the 2024 and 2025 seasons due to his commitments with the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Malolan Rangarajan appointed as Women’s Team Head Coach
“Malolan Rangarajan, a key member of the RCB support staff for the last six years in various roles, now appointed as head coach for the upcoming WPL cycle,” RCB said in a social media post on X.
Rangarajan served as assistant coach during RCB’s last two seasons, including the team’s historic title-winning campaign in 2024. He is a former cricketer who played for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand in domestic cricket. He has played a significant role in the growth of the RCB Men’s team. Over the years, he has worked closely with figures like Sanjay Bangar, Mike Hesson, Dinesh Karthik, Simon Katich, and Andy Flower.
Show excitement for Next WPL Cycle
Speaking about his new role, Malolan Rangarajan said, “I’m very excited and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of the women’s team. I want to acknowledge Luke’s contribution and impact, which led to RCB’s title win in 2024. The upcoming mega auction presents an exciting challenge, giving us the chance to shape the next phase of the squad while having a strong core to consider for retentions.”
He said, “Over the past three years, I’ve developed a great working relationship with Smriti, as well as the coaching and support staff. I look forward to continuing that partnership to deliver the success that RCB fans deserve.”
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