The advertisement, released on Friday through CAB\u2019s official Facebook page with the message \u201cWe are hiring… join our team,\u201d signals a shift towards a more structured and transparent system.<\/p>\n
While the move is effectively aimed at identifying the next head coach of the senior side, the advertisement also invites applications for a broader set of roles, including the women\u2019s and age-group teams (under-16, under-19 and under-23).<\/p>\n
The CAB step takes a cue from the BCCI\u2019s coaching staff appointment process, which involves issuing advertisements, reviewing applications and conducting interviews before finalising candidates.<\/p>\n
Applicants for the senior team coaching role will have to meet specific eligibility criteria laid down by the CAB.<\/p>\n
They must have played at least 30 first-class matches or one Test or 30 ODIs or 45 T20 Internationals, along with recognised coaching qualifications such as BCCI Level 2 or Level 3 certifications.<\/p>\n
In case they do not meet the prescribed playing criteria, candidates must have a minimum of three to five years of coaching experience with senior or age-group teams.<\/p>\n
The upper age limit for applicants has been set at 60 years. The deadline for submission of applications has been set for May 1 at 5 pm, after which the selection process will move to screening and interviews.<\/p>\n
The notice, issued by CAB secretary Bablu Koley, also outlines key responsibilities, including \u201cdeveloping, managing and delivering high-performance Bengal teams across age groups, building competitive and consistent sides across formats, focusing on long-term player development rather than just results, preparing players for progression from state to zonal and national levels, and ensuring smooth transition across age groups\u201d.<\/p>\n
The same process is expected to be followed for age-group teams as well.<\/p>\n
Wriddhiman Saha, who has been associated with the under-23 side, was earlier seen as a potential candidate for the senior role, but CAB has made it clear that no names are being considered in advance and all appointments will be made strictly through the aforementioned process.<\/p>\n
As per CAB\u2019s constitution, a selection committee will interview applicants and recommend names, after which the final decision will be taken.<\/p>\n