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BCCI struggles to hire sports science head after top contenders withdraw
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) faces a setback in appointing a new head of sports science, with several leading candidates withdrawing. The role, which oversees physiotherapy, strength and…
The Story in Brief
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) faces a setback in appointing a new head of sports science, with several leading candidates withdrawing. The role, which oversees physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and nutrition for India's cricketers, remains unfilled. BCCI had shortlisted profiles from India and abroad, but the shortlisted candidates reportedly pulled out due to a lack of clarity on the role's scope and authority.
It is not clear if the board will now extend the deadline or revise the eligibility criteria. The BCCI had initially received over 300 applications for the post. The position had been vacant since March, after the previous head moved on. The board had hoped to fill the role before the home season.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative is that money and the IPL brand will attract anyone. The pull-outs suggest top professionals see a board that does not grant real authority to medical and science staff. Indian cricket deserves the best support, not a stop-gap. The real test will be whether BCCI relaxes the contract terms or lets the role stay vacant for months.
Source: zeenews.india.com
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