The changes come after Luke Williams, RCB\u2019s head coach during the 2024 and 2025 campaigns, was ruled out of the season due to his commitments with Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Malolan Rangarajan, a key member of the RCB support staff for the last 6 years in various roles, has now been appointed as head coach for the upcoming WPL cycle,\u201d RCB said in a social media post on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rangarajan served as assistant coach during RCB\u2019s past two seasons, including the team\u2019s historic title-winning campaign in 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rangarajan, a former cricketer who played for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand in domestic cricket, has significantly contributed to the growth of the RCB Men\u2019s team. Over the years, he has collaborated closely with figures like Sanjay Bangar, Mike Hesson, Dinesh Karthik, Simon Katich, and Andy Flower.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on the new role, Rangarajan said, \u201cI\u2019m very excited and honoured to be appointed Head Coach of the women\u2019s team. I want to acknowledge Luke\u2019s contribution and impact, which led to RCB\u2019s title win in 2024. The upcoming mega auction presents an exciting challenge, giving us the chance to shape the next phase of the squad while having a strong core to consider for retentions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He added, \u201cOver the past three years, I\u2019ve developed a great working relationship with Smriti, as well as the coaching and support staff, and I look forward to continuing that partnership to deliver the success that RCB fans deserve.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
RCB captain and star batter Smriti Mandhana shared her thoughts on the appointment, stating, \u201cI want to congratulate Malolan Rangarajan on his appointment as Head Coach of RCB in the WPL. I share great rapport with him and I\u2019ve enjoyed our cricketing discussions. He\u2019s been a positive influence on the girls over the last three years and I\u2019m confident of working well together, leading RCB to success in the upcoming season.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He added, \u201cOver the past three years, I\u2019ve developed a great working relationship with Smriti, as well as the coaching and support staff, and I look forward to continuing that partnership to deliver the success that RCB fans deserve.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
RCB have experienced mixed fortunes in the WPL so far, finishing fourth in 2023 and 2025, sandwiched around their breakthrough title win in 2024, a triumph that came before the men\u2019s team\u2019s historic IPL victory in 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n