The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has decided to obtain the services of an outstation coach for its senior team for the forthcoming domestic season.

The decision, taken by the working committee, is aimed at bringing more accountability and professionalism into the approach of Bengal cricketers who have struggled to make a mark at the national level for the past few years.

Though no names have been finalised yet, former Indian all rounders Karsan Ghavri, Madan Lal and Roger Binny were shortlisted for the post, according to CAB sources.

The working committee has decided to retain MP Parmar as the CAB's director of coaching.

Vece Paes has been appointed physical trainer to look after the physical conditioning of the senior side. The CAB has decided to shortlist 25 players for the conditioning camp to begin early next month.

The CAB's annual prize distribution ceremony has been tentatively scheduled for July 21 while the association's annual general meeting was likely to be held on July 30.

© PTI