The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received over 3000 applications for the position of India head coach. Among these, numerous fake applications were submitted under the names of prominent figures such as Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Sachin Tendulkar, and MS Dhoni.
Job posting and application process
The BCCI posted the job opening on May 13, using Google Forms to collect applications. This method allowed for daily influxes of applicants, with the submission deadline ending on May 27.
The task of filtering through genuine applications has proven challenging for the BCCI. An official from the board mentioned that this is not the first time they have encountered such issues, referencing a similar situation last year. The use of Google Forms, however, facilitates the process by compiling all applicants’ names into a single, manageable sheet.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible to replace Rahul Dravid, one has to play at least 30 Test matches or 50 ODIs or have coached a full-member Test-playing Nation for at least two years.
Official statement
“Last year too, the BCCI received such a response where imposters applied and the story is similar this time. The reason the BCCI had to invite applications on Google Forms is it’s easy to scrutinize the names of applicants in one sheet,” a BCCI official told the Indian Express.