ACB: National Team Batting Coach (Deadline – Nov 24)

About the Afghanistan Cricket Board

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is the sole independent governing body responsible for managing, organizing, and developing Cricket (Men's and Women's) in Afghanistan. The game of cricket was officially established in 1995 in Afghanistan. It was granted affiliate membership by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2001, associate membership of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in 2003, and full membership of the International Cricket Council in June 2017. Afghanistan has its National Cricket Teams playing among the top 10 cricketing countries of the world.

Job Summary

The National Team Batting Coach is responsible for planning and delivering high-performance batting programs to support Afghanistan’s elite cricketers across all formats. Reporting to the Head Coach, the Batting Coach will provide technical, tactical, and mental guidance to improve individual and team batting performance, working collaboratively within the national team support structure.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Player Development and Coaching:

• Lead the overall batting development of the national team.
• Conduct one-on-one and group coaching sessions tailored to individual player needs.
• Identify and work on specific skill gaps of individual batters.
• Develop individualized player performance enhancement plans in collaboration with HPC and international cricket experts.
• Support players in adapting to different playing conditions, formats, and match scenarios.
• Mentor and develop young and emerging batters in the national team setup.
• Assist players with off-season training, technical adjustments, and skill refinement.

2. Strategic and Tactical Planning:

• Develop and deliver structured, format-specific batting programs for international competitions.
• Provide technical and tactical input on opposition bowlers and match situations.
• Work closely with the Head Coach and support staff to implement team batting strategies.
• Lead warm-up drills and scenario-based batting practice during training and match days.
• Ensure consistency in batting coaching methods and philosophies aligned with the team’s vision.

3. Performance Analysis and Feedback:

• Work closely with the Performance Analyst and video analyst to identify weak areas of players and create corrective programs.
• Collaborate to produce detailed opposition scouting and match analysis reports.
• Create and communicate individualized batting plans based on data, video analysis, and player performance.
• Monitor player performance and provide regular feedback for development and improvement.

4. Communication and Collaboration:

• Maintain open and professional communication with the Head Coach, players, support staff, and management.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach to align national team objectives with long-term talent development and strategic goals.
• Coordinate with medical, fitness, and support staff to manage player workload and ensure safe coaching practices.
• Work closely with HPC and domestic staff to ensure continuity between national and domestic player development pathways.

5. Travel and Availability:

• Travel with the national team for all home and away tours to provide continuous coaching support.
• Be available to travel to Afghanistan for training camps, domestic events, and coordination with local staff.

Job Requirements

• ICC Level 3 Coaching Certification.
• Significant experience as a professional batter and/or batting coach at an international level.
• Minimum 7 years of coaching experience at the elite or national level.
• In-depth knowledge of modern batting techniques, tactics, and game trends.
• Proven ability to work within a high-performance environment under pressure.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in using performance analysis tools and coaching technologies.
• Commitment to player development, team culture, and continuous improvement.

Submission Guideline

• Interested candidates should submit their applications via e-mail, indicating in the subject line the title and vacancy number of the position (Batting Coach (National Team) - 028/ 2025) to the email address below.
• Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration.
• Only short-listed candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted for the written test and interview.

Functional Area: Modern Batting Coaching

Countries: Afghanistan

Provinces: Kabul

Submission Email: hr.cv@afghancricket.af