Former India wicket-keeper appointed as the new Mumbai coach for the Ranji Trophy

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Former stumper Dighe appointed as Mumbai coach. Image Source: twitter

Internet Desk: Former Test wicket-keeper-batsman of India, Sameer Dighe has been appointed as the new coach of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team for the season 2017-18.

The 48-year old, along with former Test cricketer Praveen Amre were the top choices to take over the post from last season’s coach, Chandrakant Pandit.

“Sameer Dighe has been appointed as the Mumbai Ranji Team Coach for the season 2017-18”, Mumbai Cricket Association said in a media release.

A meeting was held by the MCA’s Cricket Improvement Committee, headed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, in order to declare the former Test stumper as its final choice.

Between 2000 and 2001, Dighe has played in six Tests and 23 ODIs for India. However, he previously never had any top-level coaching experience.

Dighe believes the assignment is going to prove to be quite a challenge, but at the same time he feels honoured to have been given this opportunity.

“It’s a new assignment and I am looking forward to it, (as) Mumbai are Ranji Champions for over 40 times, there are expectations from me” he said.