Wasim Jaffer to coach Odisha

Wasim Jaffer. Pic/Suresh Karkera

Former Test opener and domestic doyen Wasim Jaffer on Wednesday was appointed head coach of the Odisha senior side for the upcoming domestic season.

"He [Jaffer] will be the head coach. He has been given a two-year contract," Subrata Behera, Odisha Cricket Association CEO told PTI.

The decision was taken following a meeting of OCA's Cricket Advisory Committee. Jaffer would replace ex-state captain Rashmi Ranjan Parida, who was at the helm for two seasons.

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