BCCI’s job description for the next India head coach includes responsibilities ranging from developing a world-class Indian cricket team to enforcing the disciplinary codes within the Indian Men’s team. The candidate is also expected to be an ‘accomplished strategist’ and an ‘outstanding communicator and man manager’ among other attributes.
The BCCI has called forward applications for the next India coach and with the incumbent coach Rahul Dravid unlikely to reapply after getting a contract extension till the T20 World Cup 2024, it is more or less certain that India will get a new coach and, being a high-profile job the expectations from the applicants is also sky high. In their detailed job description for the post of Head Coach – Team India (Senior Men), the BCCI has given a detailed description of what it is looking for in the applicants.
First and foremost, the tenure for the next head coach will be a long one – 3.5 years starting July 1, 2024, till 2027. So, the successful candidate will potentially preside over three ICC tournaments – India’s Champions Trophy (2025), T20 World Cup (2026), ODI World Cup (2027), and possibly the 2025 World Test Championship final, provided India make it that far.
The job description for the post includes responsibilities ranging from developing a world-class Indian cricket team to enforcing the disciplinary codes within the Indian Men’s team. The candidate is also expected to be an ‘accomplished strategist’ and an ‘outstanding communicator and man manager’ among other attributes, including the ‘pressures associated with handling marquee athletes’.
Here are the five qualities BCCI is looking for in the next India head coach:
- Enforce Disciplinary Code: The Head Coach will be responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and enforcing the disciplinary codes within the Indian Men’s team.
- Handling Top Stars: Must be willing to meet work expectations and pressures associated with handling marquee athletes
- Accomplished Strategist: The successful candidate will be an accomplished strategist with clear and ambitious plans for how they will develop and build success for Indian cricket moving forward. They will need to demonstrate that they can create a winning culture and world leading teams in all forms of the game.
- Man Manager: The Head Coach should be an outstanding communicator and man manager. Their focus will be on managing a competitive, highly skilled and self-reliant Indian team and an elite performance environment that demands exceptional standards of professionalism.
- Ability to Develop Long-Term Plans: The Head Coach needs to demonstrate great organizational and tactical strengths and will be responsible for setting out and then executing short, medium and long term plans for the development of the Indian team. Central to these will be the ability to manage the playing and coaching resources at their disposal to the greatest effect across the three forms of the game.
Here’s a detailed look at BCCI is Looking for in Next India Coach
Position Title
Head Coach – Team India (Senior Men) Role Based: Mumbai
What will be the salary of the India head coach?
- Negotiable and will be commensurated with experience.
- Number of Staff Supervised: 14-16
- Direct Reports & Total: 14-16
What will be the tenure of the next India head coach?
- 3.5 years (July 1st, 2024, to Dec 31st, 2027).
What will be the responsibilities of the next India head coach?
- 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.
- Must be willing to meet work expectations and pressures associated with handling marquee athletes.
What is the eligibility for applying for the post of India head coach?
- Should have played a 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.
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What are the competencies BCCI is looking for in the next India head coach?
- The successful candidate will be an accomplished strategist with clear and ambitious plans for how they will develop and build success for Indian cricket moving forward. They will need to demonstrate that they can create a winning culture and world-leading teams in all forms of the game.
- The Head Coach should be an outstanding communicator and man manager. Their focus will be on managing a competitive, highly skilled, and self-reliant Indian team and an elite performance environment that demands exceptional standards of professionalism.
- To build a structure in place that ensures that all players are developed as cricketers and individuals. The successful candidate will need to provide confidence that they can develop and improve the existing talent technically and tactically, whilst identifying and integrating new talent into a team culture that is both challenging and supportive.
- The Head Coach needs to demonstrate great organizational and tactical strengths and will be responsible for setting out and then executing short, medium, and long-term plans for the development of the Indian team. Central to these will be the ability to manage the playing and coaching resources at their disposal to the greatest effect across the three forms of the game.
What is the deadline for applying for the post of India head coach?
- Applications for the position should be submitted by 6PM IST on May 27, 2024
Where and how to apply for the Post of India head coach
The selection process will include a thorough review of applications, followed by personal interviews and assessments of shortlisted candidates. The application link can be accessed via bcci.tv
