Bengaluru, September 11, 2026: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the position of Head – Sports Science and Medicine at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.
The senior position will oversee the strategic and operational functioning of BCCI’s Sports Science and Medicine services across its elite cricket and Centre of Excellence programmes.
The selected candidate will work closely with national and Centre of Excellence coaches, Cricket Education teams and other performance specialists to develop integrated support programmes for Indian players.
Key Responsibilities
According to the BCCI, the Head – Sports Science and Medicine will be responsible for developing the strategic framework for the department, including medical and clinical governance, service delivery, risk management and player welfare.
The role will also focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation, player recovery, athlete development, wellness management and long-term physical development.
The successful candidate will lead initiatives involving performance benchmarking, research and innovation and will be expected to develop the department’s research wing and establish partnerships with leading sports and medical institutions.
The position will also involve departmental planning, budgeting, performance management and professional development.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Sports Science or a closely related discipline, while a Doctorate is preferred. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in a strategic leadership position managing multidisciplinary performance teams.
BCCI is also seeking candidates with experience supporting high-performance teams in professional or Olympic sport. Current professional accreditation or licensing in a Sports Science or Medicine discipline is required.
Experience in performance-focused research, long-term physical development of athletes and work with regional performance or sports institutes will be considered valuable.
Previous experience as a Chief Medical Officer or Medical Director, specialist recognition in Sport & Exercise Medicine, and experience in medical and clinical governance are listed as desirable qualifications.
One Position Available
The position is based at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. There is one opening, and applicants must be below 60 years of age.
The selected candidate will report to the Head of Cricket – Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru.
Application Deadline
Interested candidates must submit their applications by 5:00 PM on September 30, 2026. Following the initial screening and shortlisting process, eligible candidates may be invited for personal interviews.
Source: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Media Advisory dated September 11, 2026.
Official application: BCCI application form
Official job description: BCCI Job Description – Head, Sports Science & Medicine
