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Malolan Rangarajan Appointed Head Coach of RCB Women Ahead of WPL 2026 

November 07, 2025

 

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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have appointed Malolan Rangarajan , former Tamil Nadu all-rounder and long-time RCB staff member, as the head coach of the RCB Women’s team ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 . His promotion marks a major leadership transition for the franchise as it looks to build on its recent success and prepare for the next phase of growth.

RCB’s New Coaching Move

  • Predecessor: Luke Williams , who guided RCB Women to their maiden WPL title in 2024 , stepped down after two seasons.

  • Malolan’s Tenure: Having worked with RCB for over six years in roles such as assistant coach and head of scouting , he brings strong internal experience and a data-driven approach to team management.

  • The move reflects RCB’s strategy of promoting home-grown coaching talent and ensuring continuity within its leadership structure.

Who Is Malolan Rangarajan?

  • Born: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

  • Playing Career: Represented Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and South Zone in domestic cricket.

  • First-Class Stats: 47 matches , 136 wickets , and 1,379 runs at an average of 28.14.

  • Known for his off-spin bowling and all-round abilities .

  • After retirement in 2019 , joined RCB’s talent development and scouting team , leading initiatives to identify emerging Indian players from grassroots levels.

Looking Ahead to WPL 2026

  • Malolan will oversee RCB’s WPL 2026 campaign , including preparations for the mega auction .

  • His focus will be on strategic team building, developing young players, and strengthening leadership under Smriti Mandhana .

  • The WPL 2026 season will begin in February 2026 , earlier than usual, due to India co-hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup .

Exam-Oriented Facts

  • Appointed: Head Coach of RCB Women (2025)

  • Replaces: Luke Williams

  • Former Teams: Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, South Zone

  • Career Stats: 47 FC matches | 136 wickets | 1,379 runs

  • Joined RCB: 2019 (Head of Scouting & Talent Development)

  • Next Tournament: WPL 2026 (February 2026)

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