BCCI Announces Search for New Coach, Long Tenure Expected
BCCI – New Coach Position Opening Soon:
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will advertise for a new head coach position soon, as revealed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
- Current coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure ends in June. He is eligible to re-apply if interested.
- The new coach will be appointed for a long term, with an initial three-year contract.
Foreign Coach Not Ruled Out:
- The BCCI is open to both Indian and foreign candidates for the head coach position.
- The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will make the final decision.
Single Coach for All Formats Likely:
- Unlike some other cricket boards, the BCCI is not considering separate coaches for different formats (Test, ODI, T20).
- The presence of all-format players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant is a factor in this decision.
Other Announcements from the Governing Body
- Impact Player Rule in IPL: A decision by BCCI on the continuation of the Impact Player rule (allowing two extra Indian players) will be made after consultation with captains, coaches, and potentially franchises. The impact on all-rounders and overall team balance will be a key consideration.
- IPL Retention Rules and Franchise Meeting: Finalization of IPL retention rules and a meeting with franchises will be conducted soon. Here, discussions might also touch upon the mega auction format and potential changes for future seasons.
- Champions League T20 Revival: Jay Shah clarified there have been no discussions by BCCI regarding the Champions League T20 tournament. However, he might have hinted at the possibility of future multi-team tournaments involving IPL franchises.
- ICC Chairmanship: Shah remained non-committal on taking up the ICC chairmanship in November. Here, speculation might continue until an official announcement is made.
- World Test Championship Final: The possibility of holding the World Test Championship final outside of England is under discussion. This could open up possibilities for hosting the final in India or other neutral venues.
- Domestic Player Remuneration: While the BCCI won’t directly intervene, Shah might have hinted at potential central initiatives or recommendations to support state associations in increasing domestic player remuneration.
- Hardik Pandya Contract: Hardik Pandya, awarded an A grade in Central Contracts, has agreed to play white-ball domestic cricket. This could be a significant boost for domestic tournaments and provide valuable playing time for Pandya.
- Domestic Cricket Structure and NCA High-Performance Center: The BCCI will unveil the structure of domestic cricket soon, potentially including changes to tournaments, formats, and pathways for young players. The High-Performance Center at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) will be operational from August, providing a world-class training facility for aspiring cricketers.
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