The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its cricket coaching structure by naming a total of 16 coaches for both men’s and women’s cricket teams. This announcement outlines the association’s commitment to enhancing the quality and competitiveness of cricket in the state. Previously, OCA had appointed key personnel to lead and oversee the coaching framework. Surendra Bhave was named as the Head Coach for the Odisha senior men’s cricket team, bringing his extensive experience and strategic acumen to the forefront. V Venkatram was appointed as the Technical Director for the state academy and district cricket academies, tasked with overseeing technical development and ensuring the implementation of best practices across all levels. For the senior women’s team, Suman Sharma was appointed as the Head Coach, reflecting OCA’s dedication to bolstering women’s cricket in Odisha.
The newly named coaches will initially work at the Odisha Cricket Academy during various training camps. Their roles and responsibilities will involve preparing state teams for upcoming domestic competitions organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The assignment of these coaches to specific teams will be determined based on their individual experience, expertise, and credentials. The 11 coaches appointed for the men’s wing are: Abakash Khatua, Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Suresh Kumar, Pravanjan Mullick, Basant Mohanty, Asjit Jayprakashan, Rashmi Ranjan Das, Sourav Sehgal, Prabhat Nayak, Preetamjit Das and KV Prasad. These coaches bring a diverse range of skills and experience to the table, with many of them having played at high levels and coached various teams successfully in the past. The five coaches appointed for the women’s wing are: Madhusmita Behera, Kadambini Mahakud, Swagatika Rath, Tikilata Pradhan and Itishree Pattnaik. Each of these coaches has demonstrated a strong commitment to developing women’s cricket and brings valuable insights and strategies to enhance the performance of the women’s teams.
The decision to appoint these coaches aligns with OCA’s strategic vision of creating a robust coaching infrastructure that nurtures talent at both grassroots and professional levels. By leveraging the expertise of seasoned coaches, OCA aims to elevate the standard of cricket in Odisha, ensuring that players are well-prepared for national and international competitions.
The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its cricket coaching structure by naming a total of 16 coaches for both men’s and women’s cricket teams. This announcement outlines the association’s commitment to enhancing the quality and competitiveness of cricket in the state. Previously, OCA had appointed key personnel to lead and oversee the coaching framework. Surendra Bhave was named as the Head Coach for the Odisha senior men’s cricket team, bringing his extensive experience and strategic acumen to the forefront. V Venkatram was appointed as the Technical Director for the state academy and district cricket academies, tasked with overseeing technical development and ensuring the implementation of best practices across all levels. For the senior women’s team, Suman Sharma was appointed as the Head Coach, reflecting OCA’s dedication to bolstering women’s cricket in Odisha.
The newly named coaches will initially work at the Odisha Cricket Academy during various training camps. Their roles and responsibilities will involve preparing state teams for upcoming domestic competitions organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The assignment of these coaches to specific teams will be determined based on their individual experience, expertise, and credentials. The 11 coaches appointed for the men’s wing are: Abakash Khatua, Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Suresh Kumar, Pravanjan Mullick, Basant Mohanty, Asjit Jayprakashan, Rashmi Ranjan Das, Sourav Sehgal, Prabhat Nayak, Preetamjit Das and KV Prasad. These coaches bring a diverse range of skills and experience to the table, with many of them having played at high levels and coached various teams successfully in the past. The five coaches appointed for the women’s wing are: Madhusmita Behera, Kadambini Mahakud, Swagatika Rath, Tikilata Pradhan and Itishree Pattnaik. Each of these coaches has demonstrated a strong commitment to developing women’s cricket and brings valuable insights and strategies to enhance the performance of the women’s teams.
The decision to appoint these coaches aligns with OCA’s strategic vision of creating a robust coaching infrastructure that nurtures talent at both grassroots and professional levels. By leveraging the expertise of seasoned coaches, OCA aims to elevate the standard of cricket in Odisha, ensuring that players are well-prepared for national and international competitions.
