BCCI invites fresh applications for Team India coach & support staffs

Shastri was appointed India chief coach in 2017 after Anil Kumble’s tenure ended prematurely in controversial circumstances.

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly invited fresh applications for the Indian cricket team's head coach, batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach, Physiotherapist, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Administrative Manager.

Earlier, before the start of just concluded cricket World Cup, which hosts England won, Indian men's team's support staff comprising head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, batting coach Sanjay Bangar and fielding coach R Sridhar were given a 45-day extension.

India's current support staff

It is also notable that all of them can reapply for the position. However, the team is all set to have a new trainer physio following the departure of Shankar Basu and Patrick Farhart respectively. The duo bid goodbye to Team India following Virat Kohli-led outfit's semi-final exit in the World Cup.

After the West Indies tour, India’s home season kicks off with the series against South Africa beginning September 15.

Shastri was appointed India chief coach in 2017 after Anil Kumble’s tenure ended prematurely in controversial circumstances. The 57-year-old was also India’s director of cricket from August 2014 to June 2016.

Although India has not won a major ICC event under Shastri, the team made history by winning a maiden Test series in Australia earlier this year.