WPL 2026: RCB Announce Malolan Rangarajan as New Head Coach, Support Staff Revealed
Malolan Rangarajan has been named the new head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the upcoming Women’s Premier League season. He replaces Luke Williams, who has been in the role since 2024.
With the next season starting earlier than usual, in early January, Williams will not continue as he will be occupied with his job as head coach of the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. Malolan, the former Tamil Nadu player, has served in various capacities with the franchise over the last six years. Over the last two years, he has served as the assistant coach of the women's team.
"I share great rapport with him and I've enjoyed our cricketing discussions. He's been a positive influence on the girls over the last three years and I'm confident of working well together, leading RCB to success in the upcoming season," Smriti Mandhana said.
RCB, who won the WPL title in 2024, finished fourth this season. They, along with the other teams, will announce their list of retained players on Thursday.
RCB support staff for WPL 2026
- Malolan Rangarajan – Head coach
- Anya Shrubsole – Bowling coach
- R Muralidhar – Batting coach
- Navnita Gautam – Head physio
