BCCI's chief medical officer Abhijit Salvi has resigned after a hectic run with the team in the COVID-19 times.

Speaking to PTI, Salvi confirmed his decision, saying his notice period ended on November 30 but he carried on till the end of the second Test between India and New Zealand on December 7.

With regular testing and bubble life becoming a norm in COVID times, Abhijit Salvi’s job had become 24x7 and he wanted to move on.

"I thank the BCCI for giving me this opportunity. After 10 years in the organisation, I wanted to move on. It had become a 24x7 job in COVID times and I want to give time to myself and family," said Salvi.

Salvi was the head of BCCI's age-verification, anti-doping and medical wing. His resignation comes ahead of the U-16 boys national championship next month.

During the COVID-19 phase, Abhijit Salvi travelled with the Indian team on some tours, including Australia and Sri Lanka. He had also supervised medical arrangements for the last two IPL editions and the T20 World Cup 2021, hosted by the BCCI in UAE.

(With PTI inputs)