Mithali Raj: Ramesh Powar could pay the price of the confrontation with Mithali Raj | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: It is unlikely that Indian women's coach Ramesh Powar will get an extra time after her recent showdown with former skipper Mithali Raj, despite the majority of players supporting her methods.

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Mithali was expelled from the team in the semi-final against the l & # 39; 39, England at the last Caribbean Under-20 World Championship.

Powar's contract comes to an end on Friday, and sources at the Indian Cricket Commission (BCCI) said the decision not to continue with him was made following the mock match between Mithali and Powar, which affects the morale of the team.

BCCI officials are unhappy that Powar acted on "a phone call from a very influential member of the BCCI" and dropped Mithali despite the fact that the starter clashed in the Fifty in the knockout matches and has won two Match Award players.

Jury officials are also upset that the head coach did not show the basics to resist the pressure from outside to knock down Mithali.

We learn that during the meeting between Powar and BCCI on his return from the West Indies, the coach did not give a convincing answer to the question of why and how Mithali became an average drummer after have opened the scoring after a match. the crucifix semifinal match.

The jury expected Powar to talk to Mithali before making a decision, which did not happen. "Powar should have spoken to Mithali instead of leaving her immediately after a phone call from Mumbai on match day. It's not cricket, "an insider told YOU Thursday.

"The conflict between Powar and Mithali prevented the journalist from continuing to play the role of coach of India," the source added.

Diana Edulji, member of the CdA, still supports Powar. The coach was also greeted by Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, of the T20, for introducing a new culture of competitive Indian cricket.

Powar was named head coach of the women's team earlier this year and her contract is in effect until November 30th.

India having a history of coach loss after a conflict with the players, the fact that Powar is not extended would not be unusual.

Mithali reacted Thursday in a tweet by describing Powar's remarks about him as the "darkest day" of his life. Powar responded by tweeting: "Forgive others, not because they deserve to be forgiven, but because you deserve peace."