Former India coach WV Raman has refused to comment about his remarks of ‘prima donna’ culture prevailing in the Indian Women’s team. The former coach, who was replaced by Ramesh Powar just a day ago on May 13, was reported to have written a letter to BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, where he presented scathing criticism of the women’s team which failed miserably at home against South Africa Women just recently, losing both the ODI and the T20I series.
Clearing up his stance on the controversy, Raman tweeted, “So, to wind up this @BCCIWomen episode, I would like to inform my friends in the media that I have no inclination to talk about women's cricket as my tenure has ended.. So, I solicit your cooperation, friends.”
The former India player further went on to quote a watch brand to make his point clearer. "If you have the inclination, you will have the time", this was tagline of a watch company.. In my case, I don't have the inclination, but definitely have lots of time,” he wrote on his Twitter handle.
In the letter that was accessed by a lot of media houses, the 55-year-old slammed ‘some people’ in the system for being above it and treating personal milestone above the team. "If I were to be rejected due to my incompetence as a coach, there is no argument at all because that is a judgement call. But what will be extremely disconcerting is if my candidature was rejected due to any other reasons especially due to allegations from people who more focused on achieving their personal objectives at the expense of the overall hygiene and welfare Indian women's team and the pride of the country."
The coach prior to Raman, Powar, who has been once again appointed the coach of the team, had to leave the set-up in 2018 after a public fall out with then all formats skipper Mithali Raj.
Tonight, the Indian team for the England tour is likely to be announced as well.