BCCI's Requirement for New Team India Head Coach: Age Should Be Below 60, Remuneration...
On Monday, the BCCI issued an advertisement for the position of head coach for the Indian men's cricket team. The current coach, Rahul Dravid 's tenure concludes with the T20 World 2024 , ending in June. The new coach's term begins on July 1, 2024, extending until December 31, 2027, aligning with the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2027.
As per the advertisement, the new head coach will work with a support staff of 14-16 members. The BCCI outlined the key responsibilities, stating, "The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a world class Indian cricket team which delivers sustained success in all conditions and formats, inspiring current and future generations of cricketers and stakeholders with their approach to the game. The Head Coach will have overall responsibility for the performance and management of the India Men's team in all three formats of the game.
"The Head Coach will lead a team of specialist coaches and support staff and will be responsible for defining their roles, their performance and ongoing development. The Head Coach will be responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and enforcing the disciplinary codes within the Indian Men's team."
The advertisement also detailed the necessary "qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills."
"Should have played minimum of 30 Test Matches or 50 ODI's; or Head Coach of a full member Test Playing Nation, for a minimum period of 2 years; or Head Coach of an Associate member /IPL Team or Equivalent International League/First Class Teams/ National A teams, for a minimum period of 3 years; or Should have BCCI Level 3 Certification or equivalent; and Should be below 60 years of age," the BCCI release specified.
Regarding remuneration, the BCCI noted that it is "negotiable and will be commensurated with experience."
The advertisement also included an 'operating environment' section, which states, "Must be willing to meet work expectations and pressures associated with handling marquee athletes."
As per the advertisement, the new head coach will work with a support staff of 14-16 members. The BCCI outlined the key responsibilities, stating, "The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a world class Indian cricket team which delivers sustained success in all conditions and formats, inspiring current and future generations of cricketers and stakeholders with their approach to the game. The Head Coach will have overall responsibility for the performance and management of the India Men's team in all three formats of the game.
"The Head Coach will lead a team of specialist coaches and support staff and will be responsible for defining their roles, their performance and ongoing development. The Head Coach will be responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and enforcing the disciplinary codes within the Indian Men's team."
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The advertisement also detailed the necessary "qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills."
"Should have played minimum of 30 Test Matches or 50 ODI's; or Head Coach of a full member Test Playing Nation, for a minimum period of 2 years; or Head Coach of an Associate member /IPL Team or Equivalent International League/First Class Teams/ National A teams, for a minimum period of 3 years; or Should have BCCI Level 3 Certification or equivalent; and Should be below 60 years of age," the BCCI release specified.
Regarding remuneration, the BCCI noted that it is "negotiable and will be commensurated with experience."
The advertisement also included an 'operating environment' section, which states, "Must be willing to meet work expectations and pressures associated with handling marquee athletes."
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