BCCI has invited applications for the appointment of fielding coach in the Indian women's cricket team and head physiotherapist in the men's team. Different conditions of qualification and experience have been kept for both the posts. Candidates can apply online till 16 November 2026.
Sports News: There is good news for experienced coaches and physiotherapists looking for an opportunity to work with the Indian cricket team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for two posts in the support staff of the women's and men's teams. The board gave this information on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Fielding coach will be selected for the women's team and head physiotherapist for the men's team.
Different qualifications have been prescribed to apply for both the posts. Interested candidates can submit their form till 5 pm on 16th November 2026.
What will be the responsibility of the fielding coach in the women's cricket team?
BCCI is looking for a new coach to improve the fielding of the Indian women's team. The coach coming to this post will have to work with the players in all three formats, Test, ODI and T20. His main job will be to improve the fielding of the players and focus on reducing the mistakes made during the match.
The new fielding coach will have to work on things like catching, stopping the ball and throwing in the right direction during practice. Along with this, we will have to look at the fielding of each player and understand where he needs improvement. If a player is having difficulty in taking catches or his throw is not going well while fielding, then a separate practice plan will have to be made for him.
BCCI has also emphasized on the use of technology in this work. The coaches will check the performance of the players and conduct exercises accordingly. Earlier, Munish was handling the responsibility of fielding coach of Bali women's team. He was also with the team in the recent home series against Zimbabwe.
Who can apply for fielding coach?
BCCI has set three conditions of experience to become the fielding coach of the women's team. Candidates who fulfill any one of these can apply. If a player has played international cricket for India or any other country, then he can apply for this post. Apart from this, candidates having Level-B Coaching Certificate of BCCI or its equivalent recognized certificate can also apply. However, he must have experience of playing at least 30 first class matches.
Those who have coached an international team for at least one season can also participate in this recruitment. At the same time, candidates who have coached for at least two seasons with a T20 franchise or state team have also been given a chance. The board has also made it clear that the candidate should have a good understanding of cricket. The ability to work together with players and explain your point properly is also important.
What work will the head physiotherapist do in the men's team?
BCCI has also left vacant the post of Head Physiotherapist for the Indian men's team. Fitness of players is very important in cricket. Players are at risk of injury or physical discomfort while playing matches and traveling continuously. In such a situation, the responsibility of the head physiotherapist will be very big.
The person selected for this post will have to look after the work of treating injured players and preparing them to play again. Apart from this, it will also be his responsibility to check the fitness of the players and take measures to reduce the risk of injury. The head physiotherapist will work with the Sports Science and Medicine team of BCCI.
They will also have to maintain contact with the coaching staff, Center of Excellence and fitness experts. They will also have to give information about the workload on the players and who is completely fit to play the match.
What is the qualification required to become a Head Physiotherapist?
For the post of Head Physiotherapist of Men's Team, the candidate must have a postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject. This includes subjects such as sports physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, sports and exercise medicine or sports rehabilitation. Along with this, it is necessary to have at least 10 years of working experience in the field of physiotherapy. The candidate should also have experience of working with high level players or professional sports teams.
BCCI has also said that information related to identification, treatment and recovery of players of injuries sustained during the game is important. Candidate must have Advanced Life Support and Trauma Management training completed within the last two years. It is necessary to complete this training before assuming the post.
What is the last date of application and how will the selection be done?
According to the information released by BCCI, the last date of application for both the posts is 16 November 2026. Candidates can fill the online form till 5 pm on this day. The application forms for both the posts are different. After receiving the applications, the board will check the qualifications and experience of the candidates. After this the selected candidates can be called for interview.