Published 08:58 IST, June 6th 2020
Baroda women's team gets Anju Jain, Devika Palshikar as coaches after Atul Bedade's axing
Following the axing of Atul Bedade earlier this week, Baroda Cricket Association announced that ex-India players Anju Jain & Devika Palshikar will join the side
Advertisement
Following the axing of head coach Atul Bedade earlier this week, Baroda Cricket Association announced that former India players Anju Jain and Devika Palshikar would be joining the women's side as support staff. Anju Jain was named as the batting & wicketkeeping coach while Devika Palshikar was named the Bowling & fielding coach, BCA secretary Ajit Lele confirmed, according to PTI. However, the BCA is yet to announce a replacement for the position of the head coach and the management believes the two newly appointed coaches can take care of the side's needs.
Anju Jain, a veteran cricketer whose career with the national side spans for over for 12 years for India, has led the squad in the 2000 World Cup. She later began her coaching stint. Her last stint was with the Bangladesh women's team. Palshikar, a leg-break bowler, represented India in a lone Test and 15 ODIs.
BCA axes Atul Bedade
The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) has sacked former India player Atul Bedade from the post of women's team coach while withdrawing his suspension on allegations of sexual harassment levelled by some players. The development was confirmed by BCA secretary Ajit Lele to PTI on Wednesday. The matter came up for discussion during the Apex Council meeting held on Tuesday. Bedade was suspended earlier in March this year, till further inquiry after multiple players accused him of sexual harassment and public shaming.
A complaint was received against Mr Atul Bedade, Head coach senior women's team. A preliminary enquiry was conducted by the CEO and Sr. Manager HR in the matter," BCA stated in a release.
"During the Apex Committee meeting held on June 2, 2020, the issue was discussed and CEO and Sr Manager HR were called to explain the details of investigation and their recommendations.
"Based on the details provided to the Apex Committee, it was resolved by the Apex Committee that his suspension stands withdrawn," the release further stated.
Image credits: PTI
08:58 IST, June 6th 2020