- Develop batting strategies for players against specific opponents and match conditions.
- Assist the HPC in implementing training programs.
- Travel with the team squad to matches to assist the HPC with match preparations.
- Prepare and deliver specialist batting programs for Afghanistan Cricket Board players.
- Assist the Performance Analyst with the scouting of opposition - Detailed analysis of each opposition bowler - Generic batting plans for the team, per bowler - Individual batting plans, per bowler - Present findings to the team if required - Discuss opposition batsmen with ACB bowlers.
- Undertake one-on-one coaching with identified players.
- Develop positive and strong working relationships, and work closely with other coaches in cricket.
- Provide batting drill coaching and warm up support in training sessions and on match days.
- Assist the HPC and identify talented young's batsmen.
- Apply safe batting practices, identify and minimize risk factors to batters.
- Work closely with the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Physiotherapist in applying appropriate strength and conditioning principles relevant to safe batting.
- Support and advise the HPC in ensuring consistent batting coaching methods are being deployed throughout training's, courses, workshops, and sessions.
- Be a mentor for promising Talented batting players.
- Establish a close working relationship with the performance support staff (Performance Analyst, Physiotherapist, Strength and Conditioning Coach).
- Be available to provide coaching to the players who require off-season assistance.
- Develop and train batsmen in skills, tactics and strategies for batting in various formats.
- Work closely with the, bowling coach, and fitness trainer to ensure a well-rounded development plan.
- Develop positive working relationships with coaches and playing staff.
- Ensure regular communication with coaches, players, and HPC.
- Analyze individual batting techniques and provide personalized training to improve performance.
- Any other assigned tasks by line supervisor.
- Level 4, Specialist Batting Coach or Level 3 with the ambition to embark on the Specialist Coaching Program.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience of playing and coaching at international level required.
- The duty station of the batting coach will be ACB main office Kabul but the coach may be required to travel provinces in Afghanistan from time to time.
- Strong technical knowledge of all facets of the game of cricket.
- A wide-ranging cricket network.
- An innovative thinker with the ambition to deliver the best batting program in cricket.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A flexible attitude to work with players.
- Understanding various coaching styles.
- Able to communicate effectively with players and coaches.
- Experience of setting up and delivering coaching programs.
- Able to prepare training programs to meet the needs of each player.
Interested candidates should submit their applications via e-mail, indicating in the subject line the title and vacancy number of the position (International Batting Coach - HPC 018/2025) to the below email address.
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 & interview.
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is the sole independent governing body for managing, organizing and development of Cricket (Men and Women) 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 International Cricket Council in June 2017. Afghanistan has its National Cricket Teams playing among top 10 cricketing countries of the world.