New Delhi, April 20 -- Former Mumbai and Baroda first-class cricketer Kiran Powar has been appointed as the head coach of the Assam men's team for the 2026-27 domestic season, marking his first stint as a senior team coach.
The 50-year-old, who played first-class cricket for Mumbai, Baroda and Assam, was most recently in charge of the Mumbai Under-23 side. He now moves into a bigger role as Assam look to strengthen their performances in domestic cricket.
Powar, who holds a prestigious Level 'B' Coaching Certificate from the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), UK, said his decision to take up the job was shaped by his earlier interaction with the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) when he travelled with the Mumbai U-23 team for the C.K. Nayu...