India’s support staff is set for another significant change, with team physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain submitting his resignation to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Jain is currently with the Indian team in New Delhi as the side prepares for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning September 13. However, he has reportedly submitted his papers to the BCCI and is serving a three-month notice period. The board has not formally accepted his resignation yet, meaning Jain continues to remain part of the team setup for the time being.

If the full notice period is served, India’s upcoming series in New Zealand could potentially be Jain’s final assignment with the national team. The New Zealand engagement is expected to conclude in early December, although the BCCI could decide to relieve him before that.

Jain joined the Indian team in June 2022 after previously working with Kolkata Knight Riders. He took over from Nitin Patel, who had moved into a role at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Kamlesh Jain wants to move away from extensive travel

Jain’s decision to step away from the Indian team role is understood to be linked primarily to the extensive travel involved with the national side.

The Chennai-based physiotherapist has spent more than four years travelling extensively with the Indian team across different formats and tours. A source close to the team indicated that Jain has enjoyed his association with the national side but now wants to reduce the amount of travel because of his young family.

The nature of an international cricket team’s schedule means support staff members are required to spend considerable periods away from home. With India regularly involved in bilateral series, ICC tournaments and overseas tours, the workload can be particularly demanding for medical and performance staff.

Jain’s decision therefore comes at a time when India are entering another packed phase of their international calendar.

The BCCI has not publicly commented on the resignation so far.

Jain joined India during Rahul Dravid’s coaching tenure

Jain was recruited by the BCCI when he was working with Kolkata Knight Riders. His appointment came during Rahul Dravid’s tenure as India head coach, with Jain subsequently becoming an important member of the national team’s medical setup.

He replaced Nitin Patel, who had moved from the Indian team to the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Patel has since left the BCCI setup and joined Mumbai Indians.

During his time with India, Jain has worked across multiple international assignments and major tournaments while being responsible for the physical rehabilitation and injury management of players.

His departure would therefore mark the end of a four-year association with the national team.

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Departure comes amid concerns over player injuries

Jain’s resignation also comes against the backdrop of growing discussion around India’s injury-management system.

A number of Indian players have dealt with fitness issues during the 2026 season, creating selection headaches for the team management and selectors. Recent reports suggested that the BCCI and members of the Indian management had been concerned about the frequency of player injuries and the impact they were having on team planning.

The issue has again come into focus ahead of the Afghanistan T20I series.

Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar were among the players whose fitness was being monitored before they received clearance for the upcoming assignment. Harshit Rana, meanwhile, suffered another injury setback and was ruled out of the Afghanistan series and Asian Games, with Yash Thakur named as his replacement.

However, Jain’s resignation should not automatically be interpreted as a disciplinary action. The reports surrounding his resignation point towards his desire to step away from the travel-heavy nature of the national team role, while separate reports have highlighted the BCCI’s concerns over injuries and fitness standards.

Another change in India’s support staff

Jain’s impending departure adds to a series of changes within India’s support staff in recent months.

Fielding coach T Dilip has already left the Indian setup following the recent tour of the UK. Ryan ten Doeschate, who worked as an assistant coach, has also moved on from the national team and has since returned to Kolkata Knight Riders.

The changes come as India continue to operate under head coach Gautam Gambhir and look to build a support structure capable of handling an increasingly demanding international calendar.

The medical and performance departments have become particularly important as India attempt to balance workload management with the demands of international cricket and franchise tournaments.

The BCCI is expected to make a decision regarding Jain’s replacement, although there has been no official announcement about his successor yet. Reports indicate that the vacant role is likely to be filled as the board looks to strengthen and restructure the medical support setup.

New Zealand could be Jain’s final assignment

For now, Jain remains part of the Indian team setup and is in New Delhi for the Afghanistan T20Is.

The three-match series begins on September 13 and will be followed by India’s preparations for the Asian Games in Japan. The national team’s packed schedule means the medical and sports-science staff will have an important role to play in managing player workloads and fitness.

If Jain serves his complete three-month notice period, India’s New Zealand series could be his final assignment with the team. However, the BCCI could release him earlier depending on the timing of his replacement and the board’s requirements.

His potential exit closes a chapter that began in June 2022, when he joined the Indian team after his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders.

While his departure is primarily understood to be driven by personal considerations and the demands of constant travel, it comes at a particularly important moment for Indian cricket. With several players dealing with injuries and the team facing a demanding international schedule, the BCCI will now have to ensure a smooth transition in the medical department.

India face a demanding schedule ahead

The timing of Jain’s resignation means the BCCI will need to act quickly.

India are entering a busy period that includes the Afghanistan T20I series, the Asian Games and further international commitments later in the year. Maintaining player fitness will be crucial, particularly with several key players already having faced injury-related interruptions.

The BCCI’s immediate priority will be ensuring continuity in the medical and sports-science setup. Any replacement will have to work closely with the coaching staff, strength and conditioning team and Centre of Excellence to ensure that player rehabilitation and workload management remain coordinated.

For Jain, meanwhile, the next few months could bring the conclusion of his four-year stint with the Indian team.

His resignation represents another major change in India’s backroom staff, adding to the recent departures of T Dilip and Ryan ten Doeschate. Whether Jain’s exit becomes part of a broader restructuring of the support team remains to be seen, but the BCCI will now have an important appointment to make as India enter another demanding phase of international cricket.