
These days, major changes are being seen in the corridors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the administrative and selection committee. Fulfilling his responsibilities as Chief Selector of Team India Ajit Agarkar The term of office has officially ended. After the completion of his tenure, one post has become vacant in the selection committee, to fill which BCCI has released a new vacancy and official advertisement.
Other members of the selection committee currently include Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh, Shiv Sundar Das and Ajay Ratra. After Agarkar’s departure, the former spinner Pragyan Ojha Has been entrusted with the responsibility of Interim Chief Selector, who is holding this post.
Candidates applying for this new vacancy issued by BCCI will have to fulfill some special and stringent criteria. The member of the selection committee plays a very important role in the selection of players for the senior, A and junior teams of the country. The eligibility conditions as per BCCI rules are as follows:
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The applicant must have at least 7 test matches Must have international experience.
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or at least 30 first-class matches Experience is mandatory.
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Alternatively, the candidate must have at least 10 ODI matches and 20 first-class matches Must have experience playing.
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Apart from this, the most important rule is that the applicant must have retired from international or domestic cricket at least 5 years time has passed (i.e. mandatory 5 year cool-off period).
According to tradition, the one with the most Test match experience among the selection committee members is given the responsibility of chief selector.
BCCI has extended the last date for accepting applications for this important post. October 14 at 5 pm Has been decided till. The applications coming within this stipulated time limit will first be subjected to screening and shortlisting process. After this, the shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview, on the basis of which the name of the new Chief Selector will be approved.
Cricket experts believe that the coming year is going to be very challenging and busy for the Indian team. Preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup to be played in the year 2027 have already started, and in such a situation new
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