Kamlesh Jain quits as India team physio

Kamlesh Jain, the head physiotherapist with India’s men’s cricket team, has submitted his resignation to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The Hindu understands that while the BCCI is yet to formally accept it, Jain is serving his three-month notice period. Unless relieved earlier by the BCCI, the Chennai-based physio would end his four-year association at the end of India’s tour of New Zealand in December.

Jain replaced Nitin Patel as the physio in June 2022, with Patel moving to the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Patel has since left the CoE to join Mumbai Indians.

Recruited from Kolkata Knight Riders during Rahul Dravid’s tenure as India coach, Jain is believed to have sought a move away from the national team because of the extensive travel involved. Jain was the bridge between the CoE, the selectors and the coaching staff when it came to players’ fitness.