Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has confirmed the appointment of former England fast bowler as its new bowling coach. Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026The move is part of a larger restructuring within the franchise’s support staff as they prepare for the upcoming season.
RCB announces appointment of a new coach ahead of the upcoming WPL season
RCB has announced the appointment Anya Shrubsole As their new bowling coach. Shrubsole’s appointment comes with a promotion Mailolan RangarajanFormer Tamil Nadu spinner, who will take over as the head coach for WPL 2026. will replace Rangarajan luke williamsWho will miss the season due to his coaching commitments adelaide strikers in Australia Big Bash League (BBL),
This shuffle was triggered by a scheduling conflict, as the WPL was moved back a month. The 2026 edition is now scheduled to begin on January 8 and conclude in early February, giving India a clear window before co-hosting the Men’s T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka in February-March, followed by the IPL 2026 season.
The former English star brings a wealth of experience
Shrubsole, a World Cup winner in 2017, is set to retire from international cricket in 2022 after an illustrious career in which he took over 200 wickets across all formats. Known for her swing and ability to perform in high-pressure matches, the 33-year-old will bring valuable experience to RCB’s bowling line-up.
After retirement, Shrubsole entered coaching and served as assistant coach-cum-player Charlotte Edwards Southern Vipers in England’s domestic circuit. His upcoming stint with RCB will be his first coaching role in the WPL Sunetra ParanjapeWho will remain on this post till 2025.
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Mailolan Rangarajan takes charge as head coach
Rangarajan, a familiar face within the RCB setup, has been with the franchise since the inaugural season of the WPL. have previously worked under ben sawyer And mike hesson Having been under Williams in 2023, and subsequently during their title-winning 2024 campaign, he is now stepping into the role of head coach with a deep understanding of team dynamics. Apart from his WPL role, Rangarajan also serves as the chief scout for the RCB men’s team, a dual responsibility that highlights the franchise’s emphasis on continuity and talent development. There is largely no change in the rest of RCB’s support staff R Muralidhar continuing as batting coach, and Navneeta Gautam He is expected to retain his position as head physio.
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