BCCI Invites Applications for Position of Team India Head Coach

The BCCI has invited fresh applications for the post of head coach as Rahul Dravid’s extended tenure approaches completion. Initially handed a 2-year contract, the former India captain was given an extension along with his support staff after the conclusion of the 50-over World Cup in November last year.

The Indian cricket board released an official statement on Monday night, asking the applicants to apply by May 27, 6 PM.

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“The selection process will include a thorough review of applications, followed by personal interviews and assessments of shortlisted candidates,” the statement read.

Tenure

The tenure of Team India’s next head coach will be of 3.5 years, beginning July 1 2024 (following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024) till December 31, 2027. The Head Coach will have overall responsibility for the performance and management of the India Men’s

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Eligibility

• Should have played a minimum of 30 Test Matches or 50 ODIs; 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.

Earlier, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the new appointment will be for a three-year term, adding that Dravid will be required to reapply if wishes to continue in the job.

“We will call for applications in the next few days. Rahul Dravid’s tenure is coming to an end. He has to reapply if he has to continue. We are looking for a long-term coach, for three years,” Shah was quoted as saying by PTI.

Shah further said even a foreign coach can be considered depending on the recommendation of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), ruling out the precedent of having different coaches for different formats.

“There is no precedent of different coaches for different formats in Indian cricket. Besides, we have several players who are all-format players. There are many common players across formats such as Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma,” he said.

“Ultimately, this is the Cricket Advisory Committee’s call. I have to implement what they decide. If the CAC selects a foreign coach, I can’t interfere,” he added.

(With PTI Inputs)