Powar to coach Mumbai team

Mumbai gets a new coach as Ramesh Powar has been appointed as Mumbai team's coach for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scheduled to begin from February 20.

Mumbai Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Naik confirmed the development on Tuesday.

The 42-year-old Powar, has played two Tests and 31 ODIs for India was roped in after Amit Pagnis, who was initially appointed as Mumbai coach, quit from his position following the team's dismal show in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the domestic 50-over tournament, Mumbai is placed in Elite Group D alongside Delhi, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Pondicherry. Mumbai's matches will be played in Jaipur.