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Kiran Powar named Assam Ranji head coach for 2026 27 after surprise appointment
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Published on 24 April 2026
His first senior role comes after a U 23 stint
Former Mumbai and Baroda cricketer Kiran Powar has been appointed head coach of Assam’s Ranji Trophy team for the 2026-27 domestic season. Powar said he was delighted, citing the Assam Cricket Association’s vision after a prior visit. The appointment marks his first senior-team coaching job, following his experience managing the U-23 Mumbai side.
- Kiran Powar to coach Assam for the 2026-27 Ranji season
- Appointment follows Powar’s earlier U-23 Mumbai coaching role
- He cites the Assam Cricket Association’s vision as a deciding factor
- Powar will lead the men’s domestic campaign from the top
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