New Delhi, June 10: The Cricket Board has asked coach John Wright to suggest a "suitable" new fitness trainer for the Indian cricket team for the season ahead. "We have already spoken to John (Wright) to look into the matter and use his sources to identify and suggest a new trainer to take the mantle of Adrian Le Roux," BCCI treasurer Kishore Rungta told today.
"Hopefully, we should be able to narrow our choice to a few individuals in due course," Rungta said.
The Indian team's fitness trainer Adrian Le Roux opted in favour of his native South African Cricket Board rather than extend his one-year contract with the Indian Cricket Board which expired after the World Cup in South Africa in March this year.
The Indians, it is learnt, have made up their mind to look only for a foreign trainer even though Le Roux had spoken highly about the ability of a few Indian trainers.
Meanwhile, the BCCI is also exploring the possibility of seeking opinion from experts in South Africa and Australia who are the leaders in modern, scientific approach to the game.
However, it is unlikely the board will offer a hard- bound contract to the new trainer. He will have a loose arrangement with the BCCI and his ability will be monitored before a formal contract is offered.
"This is nothing new. We have been following only this practice. Even with Le Roux, he was given a formal contract only after we were satisfied with his ability after the tour to West Indies in April-June last year," Rungta said.
Bureau Report