RCB appoints Big Bash winner Luke Williams as WPL head coach

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Saturday introduced the appointment of Australia’s Luke Williams as the top coach for the RCB girls’s staff for WPL.

The 43-year-old Adelaide-born former cricketer has performed first-class cricket for South Australia. In his four-season stint as a head coach of Adelaide Strikers, Williams guided the staff to its first Women’s Big Bash League crown in 2022-2023 after two runners-up finishes.

Williams was additionally a part of Southern Brave within the Women’s Hundred Championship as its assistant coach, main the staff to its first-ever title. .

He additionally spent 4 years with South Australian Scorpions within the Women’s National Cricket League (50 overs) and guided it to runner-up place on two events. He was the top coach of Australia A aspect that toured England earlier this yr.y

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“I am thrilled to have been provided this opportunity with RCB and can’t wait to get started with the team’s preparations for the second season of the WPL. I look forward to working with a playing group that will host a number of the most exciting players in Indian and world cricket as we look to bring a bold and exciting style of play and success to our huge and passionate fan base,” Williams expressed his pleasure on becoming a member of the RCB Women’s Team.

“I extend a heartfelt welcome to Luke Williams as he takes the reins of the RCB women’s team. With his expertise and leadership, our goal is to embody the spirit of Royal Challengers Bangalore, to play bold and embark on a journey filled with determination, passion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, aiming to make our fans and supporters proud,” mentioned Prathmesh Mishra, Chairman of RCB.

Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com

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