Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has confirmed the appointment of former English fast bowler as its new bowling coach. The move is part of a major restructuring of the franchise’s support staff as they prepare for the upcoming season.
RCB has Anya Shrubsole Has announced the appointment of as its new bowling coach. Along with the appointment of Shrubsole and former Tamil Nadu spinner Malolan Rangarajan Has been promoted as head coach for WPL 2026. Rangarajan luke williams Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) In adelaide strikers Will miss this season due to his coaching obligations with the IPL.
This reorganization occurred due to a scheduling conflict, as the WPL is held a month earlier. The 2026 edition is now scheduled to begin on January 8 and end in early February, giving India a clear window before co-hosting the Men’s T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka in February-March, followed by the IPL 2026 season.
Shrubsole, the 2017 World Cup winner, retires from international cricket in 2022, having taken more than 200 wickets across all formats. Known for her swing and ability to perform in high-pressure matches, the 33-year-old Shrubsole will bring valuable experience to RCB’s bowling line-up.
After retirement, Shrubsole took up coaching, working in the England domestic circuit. Charlotte Edwards Served as assistant coach-cum-player under. His upcoming stint with RCB will be his first coaching role in the WPL, in which he Sunetra Paranjape Has taken the place of , who was holding this post till 2025.
Rangarajan, who is a familiar face in the RCB setup, has previously been with the franchise since the inaugural season of the WPL. He in 2023 ben sawyer And mike hesson Having worked under Williams, and later served under Williams during their title-winning team in 2024, he now steps into the role of head coach with a deep understanding of team dynamics. Apart from the WPL role, Rangarajan also serves as the lead scout for the RCB men’s team, highlighting the franchise’s emphasis on continuity and talent development. There have been most of the changes in the rest of RCB’s support staff, R Muralidhar will continue his role as batting coach, and Navneeta Gautam is expected to retain his position as chief physio.
