New Delhi: Chief Medical Officer BCCI Abhijit Salvi has resigned for personal reasons.
Salvi told PTI on Saturday that the period of the notification ended on November 30 but he continued until the end of the second test between India and New Zealand on December 7.
His role has gained significance in Covid time and bubble life became an integral part of international cricket.
“I thank BCCI for giving me this opportunity.
After 10 years in the organization, I want to move.
It has become a 24×7 job in the Covid Times and I want to give time to me and my family,” Salvi said.
Salvi is responsible for the verification wing of the age of BCCI, anti-doping and medical.
His resignation was present in front of the U-16 Boys National Championship, better known as the Vijay Merchant trophy, next month.
Salvi must travel with the Indian team on several tours including Australia and Sri Lanka.
He has also oversee medical arrangements for two IPL editions and the T20 World Cup in the UAE where India is the host.