Twice bitten thrice shy BCCI scouts for an Executive Search Firm..

Yet another contendor wiggles out from the dreaded /coveted post - on today's Times of India Front page .

BCCI, a financially strong Cricket body in India requires :
Head – Learning & Development .

The candidate must be :

• A strong Media Specialist
• Have excellent cricket exposure and should have undertaken similar overseas assignments at Kindergarten , School or College Cricket Training level
• Willing to work with the Losing Side
• Have good training and coaching abilities. Clucking at players is a positive.
• Ability to battle endless press conferences, politicking and internal bickering , in addition to diplomatic management of ageing superstars is an absolute must
• Must be able to take in stride , the occasional alleged murder of the Opposing Sides ‘s Head of Learning and development .
• Being photogenic, having a swish dress sense and ability to smile for the cameras a definite plus .
• Ability to handle late night meetings with the BCCI and patiently listen to endless arguments, counter arguments and retractions required . Most of the confidential discussions take place on the front page of Times of India .
• A clear insight and acceptance that everyone in the cricket team, BCCI ecosystem and the Indian 1 billion knows more than you about Coaching the Boys in Blue
• An expressed desire to write an autobiography after the assignment would be a distinct negative .
• In case cricket exposure limited , previous experience in Hockey, Table Tennis or a Political party may also be considered.
  

The Search Firm needs to focus on getting the candidate to immediately sign on the dotted line and JOIN. Acceptance or Rejection directly to the Press , immediately disqualifies the candidate .

The Search Fee is payable and contingent on India winning the next World Cup .