Overview
- Assam Cricket Association named former first-class batter Kiran Powar head coach on Monday for the 2026–27 domestic season.
- The assignment is his first independent head role at the senior state level after leading Mumbai's Under-23 side last season.
- Powar said he accepted after seeing ACA's planning and vision, citing a planned large indoor academy in Guwahati as a key draw.
- Assam has missed the knockout rounds of the Ranji Trophy, India's top first-class tournament, in recent seasons after trying different senior coaches.
- He thanked the Mumbai Cricket Association and president Ajinkya Naik for backing him, saying he leaves Mumbai with a heavy heart.