Baroda Cricket Association: Head Coach – Senior Men’s Team (Ranji Trophy) (Deadline – June 22)

The Baroda Cricket Association is seeking a progressive, high-calibre cricket professional to lead our Senior Men’s Team as Head Coach for the upcoming domestic season.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of a proud cricketing institution, build a dominant team culture, and drive sustained excellence in India’s premier domestic competition – the coveted Ranji Trophy.

As Head Coach, you would be responsible for the overall performance, preparation and development of the Baroda Senior Men’s Team across all BCCI domestic tournaments. You would work to create a high-performance environment that nurtures talent, maximises potential, and delivers consistent results.

• Design and execute comprehensive season-long training and match preparation programmes.

• Collaborate seamlessly with selectors, support staff, analysts, physiotherapists and trainers.

• Foster a professional, disciplined and ambitious team culture.

• Identify and fast-track emerging talent from our strong age-group and grassroots systems.

• Oversee player development, workload management and elite fitness standards.

• Implement modern coaching methodologies, tactical innovation and data-driven performance analysis.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria for consideration:

• Must have represented India, a State Association Team or played First-Class cricket at a recognised level.

• Must hold a BCCI Level-3, NCA, ICC, ECB, Cricket Australia or equivalent high-level coaching certification.

Preferred Profile:

We particularly welcome candidates with prior experience as Head Coach or Assistant Coach with:

• Ranji Trophy teams

• IPL / Franchise cricket

• India A or National Pathway programmes

• High Performance Centres

• Strong leadership, management abilities and effective communication skills are essential, along with deep knowledge of domestic cricket structures and elite player development systems.

Tenure:

Contract for the 2026–27 domestic season, with potential for extension based on performance.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• Updated CV

• Coaching Certifications

• Recent Photograph

• Covering Letter outlining your coaching philosophy and key achievements

Please send your application to:

Last Date: Monday, 22nd June, 2026

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview process. Baroda Cricket is ready for a fresh new chapter. If you are a leader who can inspire excellence and deliver results at the highest domestic level, we would like to hear from you.

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