MEDIA ADVISORY

November 21, 2025

Applications invited for the position of Head – Cricket Education at the BCCI COE

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invites applications for the role of Head – Cricket Education at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru.

This full-time position is central to BCCI’s long-term vision of developing a world-class cricket education system that supports coaches, athletes, state academies and high-performance programs across the country. The Head – Cricket Education will oversee the design, delivery and continuous advancement of cricket and sports-science education at the COE.

Key Responsibilities

The Head – Cricket Education will be responsible for administering all aspects of coach education, accreditation and curriculum development at the COE, including:

• Planning, implementing and reviewing all coaching courses, including Level A, B and C programmes.

• Conducting and coordinating nationwide refresher courses for coaches.

• Using modern performance-analysis tools such as athlete-management systems, video analytics, GPS and wearable technology to derive actionable game insights.

• Collaborating with the Head Cricket, COE on online education initiatives and the development of advanced coaching modules.

• Managing the re-accreditation process for coaches and ensuring world-class documentation of coaching content.

• Working with BCCI’s Umpires Panel and Head Curator on educational seminars, examinations and specialised training interventions.

• Supporting coach-intake processes for COE, Zonal Cricket Academies and specialist camps.

• Assessing suspect bowling actions referred to the COE and presenting findings to relevant committees.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record in developing and delivering cricket-education programmes.

• Active Level-3 coach (or higher) with impeccable credentials; international playing or coaching experience preferred.

• Strong background in coach training, player-progress reporting and high-performance systems.

• Minimum of five years’ experience working with elite athletes; prior experience as a trainer with cricket players is essential.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups across domestic and high-performance ecosystems.

• High integrity, discipline, people-assessment skills and leadership ability.

Employment Details

• Location: BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru

• Age Limit: Up to 58 years

• Number of Positions: 1

• Term: As per the period of employment offered

CLICK HERE for a detailed overview of the position.

Eligible candidates may submit their applications on or before 5:00 PM IST, 8 December 2025

LINK TO APPLY

After screening and shortlisting, candidates may be called for personal interviews for further evaluation.

DEVAJIT SAIKIA

Honorary Secretary

BCCI