Vaibhav Tripathi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invited applications for the roles of bowling and fielding coaches for the Indian women’s cricket team, on Wednesday.
According to a statement by the BCCI, the candidates selected will be granted two-year contracts. The eligibility criteria include prior representation of India or another nation at the highest level. Alternatively, candidates must hold a minimum National Cricket Academy (NCA) level ‘B’ coaching certification, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institute.
A playing record of at least 30 first-class matches is also required. Another pathway involves a minimum one-season coaching experience with an international team, or a two-season stint with a T20 franchise/state team.
Recently, Nooshin Al Khadeer took charge as interim head coach during the Bangladesh limited-overs series. However, India is yet to appoint a permanent head coach. A recent report from the PTI news agency disclosed that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) has recommended domestic batting stalwart, Amol Muzumdar, as a potential candidate for the head coach role.