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BCCI confirms major shakeup in Ajit Agarkar-led men's selection committee, invites applications - Check full criteria
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for two posts in the Ajit Agarkar-led men's selection committee. In an email, the BCCI confirmed that two members of the current selection committee will vacate their positions, one of whom is South Zone selector Sridharan Sharath, who has already completed his four-year term.
The current men's selection committee has Ajit Agarkar (chief), Shiv Sunder Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra, and Sharath. The other member likely to be replaced is either Das or Banerjee. Former India international Batra was appointed as the North Zone selector last year.
The two appointed members will be responsible for selecting the Indian team (senior men) across formats, Tests, ODIs, T20Is and any other formats as determined by the BCCI.
What are the selection eligibility criteria set by BCCI?
Minimum of 7 Test Matches; OR 30 First-Class Matches; OR 10 ODIs and 20 First-Class Matches. Must have retired from the game at least 5 years prior. Must not have been a member of any Cricket Committee of the BCCI for a cumulative period of 5 years.Pragyan Ojha frontrunner from South Zone
According to a TOI report, former India off-spinner Pragyan Ojha is set to take up the role from the South Zone, replacing Sharath, who will complete his four years in the job. The report also stated that Sharath could take up the role of chief junior selector, replacing Thilak Naidu. The BCCI had also advertised for the role of chief junior selector.Sharath had earlier served as a junior chief selector when India won the U-19 World Cup in 2022. The appointments in the BCCI selection committees are likely to be ratified at the BCCI's Annual General Meeting (AGM) next month.
In addition to the senior men's and junior selection committees, the senior women's committee is also set for an overhaul (in four positions). The women's committee currently comprises Neetu David (chairperson), Renu Margrate, Arati Vaidya, Kalpana Venkatachar, and Shyama Dey Shaw.
The David-led committee will complete their four-year term in September. Out of the five, only Shyama Dey Shaw will retain her place after coming on board in 2023. The Indian squad for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 was the David-led committee's last assignment.
Eligibility criteria for BCCI women's selectors
Former players who have represented the Indian Women's National Team. Must have retired from the game at least 5 years prior. Must not have been a member of any Cricket Committee of the BCCI for a cumulative period of 5 years.The last date for submitting applications across all three committees is 5:00 PM IST on September 10.Source: LiveMint
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