In a massive move by the BCCI, the board is looking to develop a new pool of strength and conditioning coaches. The Indian team is going through a period of transition and the BCCI is keen to give them the best resources.
The BCCI took the hard decision to cut down on the number of support staff after Test series losses to New Zealand at home and Australia down under. Abhishek Nayar was snubbed as the assistant coach.
Fielding coach T Dilip was also snubbed. However, on account of his good rapport with the Indian players he was drafted in again ahead of the England series.
India Test Series Against England Starts On June 20
With India playing a Test series in England later this month, fielding is expected to play a huge part in all the five Test matches. Besides fielding the fitness of the players, especially the bowlers will be tested.
Mohammed Shami is already not a part of the Test side on account of his knee injury. There are concerns with Jasprit Bumrah's fitness as well as whether or not he can play all five Test matches, especially after his back injury.
This is where the team needs a strength and conditioning coach as they need to master multiple facets of the game. They need to control the physical part of it as well as the mental aspect of the game to not let them get overburdened.
For many players in the Indian side, this is their first tour to England. The importance of the series and the occasion is sure to Test the mental aspect of things as well with the players.
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BCCI Statement On Looking For S&C Coaches
The BCCI on Friday, announced on their official Twitter handle about the board being keen on forming a skilled pool of strength and conditioning coaches. They also announced assessments for the same.
"In collaboration with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), the BCCI is actively working to develop a skilled pool of strength and conditioning coaches. As part of this ongoing initiative, Level 1 and Level 2 assessments and training sessions were conducted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence to identify individuals that make the cut to the next level" BCCI wrote on their official Twitter handle.
Meanwhile, the senior Indian team are down to the preparations ahead of the first Test starting from June 20 at Headingley. They are playing a four-day practice match against the India A side to get themselves accustomed to the conditions. The match is being played behind closed doors.
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