BCCI invites applications for the Team Manager of the Indian cricket team

In the round of appointments after roping in a new bunch of head coach, bowling and batting consultants the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now looking to hire a Team Manager for the Indian Cricket Team. BCCI put up an advertisement for the job on its website and the deadline for the same is 5 pm on July 21, 2017.

Traditionally senior officials of the board or from its state associations have been handed over the responsibility of team manager but considering the recent developments where the Indian coach resigned following a fall out with skipper Virat Kohli and other senior members the manager’s role has gained that much more importance.

Kapil Malhotra who held the position when the team travelled to England to play the Champions Trophy was asked to submit a report to the BCCI but he failed to mention any specifics of the rift neither the reason for such a situation to prevail. BCCI now wants to appoint a professional manager and thus the invite.

The tenure of the Team Manager will be a minimum of one year. Here are the prescribed requirements for a candidate to be eligible as per BCCI.tv.

1. Should have played good level of cricket: preferably first class or at International level.

2. Candidates who have (i) successfully managed a cricket team of any of the affiliated units of BCCI or the national teams, at the first class or at the International level, or (ii) have a minimum of ten years of work experience in public/private sector, will be preferred.

3. Should possess sound knowledge of cricket including the laws and playing conditions etc.

4. The candidate should have successfully cleared a graduate program conducted by a recognised university. A masters degree is desirable.

5. Should be comfortable with and possess a good understanding of latest technologies / trends in sports software and ability to utilise the same, is desirable.

6. Candidate should be below the age of 60 years with an ability to withstand the rigours of the International cricket schedule of the team.

7. Mandatory that the candidate should be an Indian passport holder and well travelled to major cricket playing nations.

8. Should be able to demonstrate complete knowledge of the rules and regulations of the game, awareness of the BCCI, it’s functioning and the ability to manage the expectations of its stakeholders.

9. Conflict resolution and negotiation skills are mandatory requisites of a candidate and should be able to demonstrate abilities/situations that have been successfully managed during their career.

10. Communication skills befitting the manager of an International team are mandatory along with the ability to effectively convey the same in spoken and written communications. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in English and Hindi language. Basic understanding of other regional Indian languages will be an added advantage.

11. The candidate should illustrate experiences at work where excellent Interpersonal skills were demonstrated and managing media relations during their career will be a desirable attribute.

12. Mandatory that the candidate should have an impeccable record, devoid of any past or current disputes, with any of the affiliated BCCI units, BCCI and any of it’s stakeholders.

13. Other Attributes – People skills, team work, decision making, strong value system, report writing, time management.

“Pertinent to note, that the decision of the BCCI for the said position, will remain final and binding,” stated the note undersigned by BCCI, CEO Rahul Johri.