Ramesh Powar, whose controversial tenure as women's coach ended on November 30, on Tuesday reapplied for the job after receiving strong support from T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana.
The 40-year-old former India spinner confirmed that he has applied.
"Yes, I have applied this evening because Smriti (Mandhana), Harmanpreet (Kaur) have supported me and I can't let them (the girls) down by not applying," said Powar.
Powar's stint after the Indian women's team lost to England in the semifinals of the World T20 last month. The team management including Powar and Harmanpreet dropped senior player Mithali Raj for the knock-out game, triggering a massive controversy.
diana questions rai
Diana Edulji said if Virat Kohli can have a say in appointment of the men's team coach, COA chief Vinod Rai should also respect the views of the women's T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who wants Romesh Powar to continue as their coach.
In a letter written to Rai, COA member Edulji accused the chairman and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri of breaking rules while appointing Ravi Shastri as the men's team coach in July last year.
"I see nothing wrong in women cricketers writing e-mails regarding the coach. They were truthful in expressing their views unlike Virat who frequently sent sms' to the CEO (Johri) on which you acted and there was a change in the coach," wrote Edulji.
Edulji said Harmanpreet and Vice Captain Smriti Mandhana's views on the coach must be considered.
"The captain and vice captain have requested their choice so why can't we respect their choice for New Zealand tour till we get clarity on the committee. We can go ahead and continue with the same coach. The views of the two senior players must not be ignored."
"Virat did not accede to Kumble continuing inspite of Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) saying, so then why not these two players get what they feel is best for the team."
The BCCI has named a three-member ad-hoc committee comprising Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy to pick Powar's successor.