Amol Muzumdar

India's women cricketers achieved a historic World Cup victory in Navi Mumbai, a triumph 112 years in the making. Overcoming mid-tournament struggles, the team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur and inspired by Jemimah Rodrigues' record chase, secured glory. This monumental win, celebrated by a nation, marks a watershed moment for Indian women's sports, igniting unprecedented belief and visibility.

Fresh from their ODI World Cup victory, India's women's cricket team is intensely focused on clinching the 2026 T20 World Cup in England. Batter Jemimah Rodrigues emphasized the team's heightened hunger for success, stating preparations began immediately after their last triumph.

Fueled by their ODI World Cup victory, the Indian women's cricket team is intensely focused on clinching the 2026 T20 World Cup in England. Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues emphasized the team's renewed hunger for success, despite missing injured all-rounder Amanjot Kaur. Head coach Amol Muzumdar expressed confidence, citing past triumphs in England and the team's rigorous preparation.

The defeat meant that the Women-in-Blue lost the series with a 4-1 scoreline, certainly not a good build-up to the upcoming 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, which is scheduled to start from June 12.

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar expressed concern over bowlers' plight in IPL-2026 due to high scoring, suggesting boundary pushes to rebalance the game. He also urged Mumbai's young cricketers to prioritize playing for their city. The MCA also felicitated Ayush Mhatre and awarded lifetime achievement awards.

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri was honoured with a stand at Wankhede Stadium in a grand MCA ceremony attended by legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar. He recalled Mumbai’s “khadoos” spirit and past glory. Meanwhile, Devendra Fadnavis said Wankhede will remain iconic despite plans for a bigger Navi Mumbai stadium.

India's Women's World Cup victory has sparked comparisons between coach Amol Muzumdar and Shah Rukh Khan's character Kabir Khan from 'Chak De! India.' Both found redemption and success in coaching after facing personal setbacks. The narrative, culminating on SRK's birthday, mirrors the film's triumphant arc, prompting calls for a sequel.

Amol Muzumdar depended heavily on timing to amass 11,167 runs. Ironically for Muzumdar, it was timing that denied him a place in Team India.

India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday credited head coach Amol Muzumdar for taking vital decisions for the team, conceding that she lacked the requisite experience of leading in Tests, after they completed a record 347-run win over England

Kapil Sharma's comparison of cricket coach Amol Muzumdar to Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De India character drew criticism online. While Muzumdar downplayed the comparison, co-guest Jemimah Rodrigues jokingly fueled it. Sharma defended his humorous remark on social media, sparking a debate among fans.

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 will honour India's top athletes and coaches on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow. The awards recognize achievements from January 1 to December 31, 2025, with a distinguished jury selecting winners across over 45 categories.

Shooter Samrat Rana and cricketer Smriti Mandhana were crowned Sportspersons of the Year at the TOISA 2025 awards in Lucknow. Javelin thrower Sumit Antil and archer Sheetal Devi also received top honours in the para category. The ceremony celebrated India's sporting achievements across numerous disciplines, recognising outstanding performances throughout 2025.

As TOI had reported on July 17, domestic stalwart Amol Muzumdar will continue as the Mumbai senior team’s head coach for the 2022-23 season too.

Former Mumbai captain and domestic doyen Amol Muzumdar was on Wednesday named the head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, an appointment that was on cards for a long time. The CAC comprising Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape had interviewed the short-listed applicants for the position of head coach a few months back. While it was an open secret that Muzumdar was the favourite for the post, the ratification of his appointment took a long time.

India head coach Ravi Shastri on Friday went down the memory lane to post a picture with "Ranji Trophy giant" Amol Muzumdar.

Muzumdar, who has a staggering 11167 first-class runs, got to work as batting consultant at the Cricket Drome facility on Wednesday

Former Mumbai coach and domestic stalwart Amol Muzumdar is amongst the 15 applicants who've been shortlisted for the job of Baroda head coach. Muzumdar has also applied for the post of head coach of the Indian women's team.

While the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) has zeroed in on former Mumbai cricketer Amol Muzumdar to take over as the coach of the Ranji team this season, the ex-Mumbai player yet to confirm his joining.

Rajasthan Royals' batting coach Amol Muzumdar says the players are gearing up well to play the kind of high-quality cricket a tournament like the IPL demands.