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BCCI struggles to hire sports science head as candidates pull out
The Indian cricket board is facing significant challenges in hiring a head of sports science, with top candidates withdrawing from the process, according to reports. National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman has…
The Story in Brief
The Indian cricket board is facing significant challenges in hiring a head of sports science, with top candidates withdrawing from the process, according to reports. National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman has acknowledged the difficulty in finding the right person for the role at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Multiple high-profile applicants have pulled out, leaving the BCCI scrambling to fill the position. The board has not disclosed the exact number of candidates who withdrew, but sources indicate the search has been unexpectedly difficult for what is seen as a key role in modern cricket.
The Indian Opinion
The fan in me wants the BCCI to attract the best sports scientists from around the world. But the Indian taxpayer should ask: why does an amateur board's elite cricket team need a separate sports science head when our national athletes struggle for basic physiotherapy? The next time BCCI releases a revenue figure, look for how much it spends on grassroots sports medicine. That number will tell us if this is about winning matches or building walls around a private club.
Sources (2): zeenews.india.com, zeenews.india.com (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
