WPL: Looking forward to working with Indian domestic players, says MI coach Charlotte Edwards

Mumbai, Feb 11 : Ahead of the Womens Premier League (WPL) players auction, the head coach of the womens team of Mumbai Indians, Charlotte Edwards said that she is looking at the tournament as a great opportunity to work with and groom the domestic Indian players.

Apart from Charlotte being the head coach, Mumbai Indians head into the WPL with legends of the game in support staff.

Former England captain is joined by legendary India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami in a dual role of team mentor and bowling coach while Devieka Palshikaar has been signed up as a batting coach and Trupti Chandgadkar Bhattacharya is the team manager.Im looking forward to working with the Indian domestic players.

I think theres going to be a lot of talent out there thats not been seen before.Were looking at various players and are ready for whats coming up on Monday, Charlotte told mumbaiindians.com.

One of cricket all-time greats and a role model for young athletes, Charlotte believes that the Womens Premier League serves as a historic event in womens cricket.It feels like such a ground-breaking moment in the womens game.

To be part of that first time, is very special.Very much looking forward to it and cant wait to see it all unfold and see how successful the tournament will be, she said.

Former England cricketer also expressed her excitement of being part of the Mumbai Indians One Family.It sounds amazing! Ive followed Mumbai Indians for a number of years and to be the coach of the team now is something very special.The crowd here is great.

Its a wonderful place to come and a wonderful place to play, cant wait, she said while talking about the MI Paltan #Indian #domestic #coach #Charlotte #Edwards #Telugu #TeluguStop #Mumbai #Cricket #BCCI #ICC #IPL #Sports # Arya #Arya #Mumbai #Charlotte #Acharya.