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
