Chetan Sharma, Maninder Sharma apply for vacant BCCI selectors’ posts; Ajit Agarkar likely to throw hat in ring
4 years, 1 month ago

Chetan Sharma, Maninder Sharma apply for vacant BCCI selectors’ posts; Ajit Agarkar likely to throw hat in ring

Firstpost  

Chetan Sharma had in fact applied in January also but then the BCCI had only replaced South Zone incumbent with Joshi and Harvinder came in place of Gagan Khoda. New Delhi: The new-look national selection committee of the BCCI is set to have a boost in its profile with some of the well-known former India players like Chetan Sharma, Maninder Singh and Shiv Sunder Das applying for the vacant posts from their respective zones. I have played alongside legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Dilip Vegsarkar, learnt a lot from them,” Chetan, India’s first hat-trick man in a World Cup with 88 international games, told PTI. At least we have Chetan and Maninder, two very reputed cricketers of their time applying for selector’s job,” a former BCCI office-bearer from North Zone said.

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Former India wicket-keeper Ajay Ratra appointed BCCI selector
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Former India wicket-keeper Ajay Ratra appointed BCCI selector

The Hindu  

The BCCI on Tuesday appointed former India wicket-keeper Ajay Ratra as a selector of the men's cricket team, replacing Salil Ankola in the five-man panel. After Agarkar was appointed chief selector last year, the selection panel ended up having two selectors from West Zone with Ankola already a part of the committee. "The Cricket Advisory Committee of the Board of …

BCCI’s selection committee rejigged as Ajit Agarkar joined by former India teammate in five-member panel
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI’s selection committee rejigged as Ajit Agarkar joined by former India teammate in five-member panel

Hindustan Times  

The BCCI on Tuesday appointed former India wicket-keeper Ajay Ratra as a selector of the men's cricket team, replacing Salil Ankola in the five-man panel. Chief Selector of Board of Control for Cricket in India Ajit Agarkar As per convention, all five selectors represent different zones and Ratra will represent North Zone in the committee headed by Ajit Agarkar. After …

Mithun Manhas, Nikhil Chopra, Krishan Mohan in race to become BCCI selector
9 months ago

Mithun Manhas, Nikhil Chopra, Krishan Mohan in race to become BCCI selector

The Hindu  

Former India spinner Nikhil Chopra, Delhi veteran Mithun Manhas, and current junior selector Krishan Mohan are in the race to become BCCI selector for the senior national team. Ankola is likely to make way for a selector from North Zone, which is not represented in the panel following the resignation of Chetan Sharma. Former Punjab cricketer Mohan, who is part …

BCCI invites applications for solitary slot in men’s selection committee
11 months, 1 week ago

BCCI invites applications for solitary slot in men’s selection committee

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has invited applications for a solitary position in the senior men’s national selection committee. Though the notice put up on the board’s website does not specify who it would replace from the current five-member committee led by Ajit Agarkar, reports had earlier suggested that the axe could fall on Salil Ankola, since …

Rohit Sharma keeps doors open for change in World Cup squad; Ravi Ashwin, Sundar in line for place in team
1 year, 3 months ago

Rohit Sharma keeps doors open for change in World Cup squad; Ravi Ashwin, Sundar in line for place in team

India TV News  

India captain Rohit Sharma has not given up on the idea of making changes to the provisional squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. We want those guys who can do the job with ball and bat as well," Sharma said on Sunday after India's win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final in Colombo. Axar's availability for two …

BCCI appoints Ajit Agarkar as Chairman of Selection Committee
1 year, 5 months ago

BCCI appoints Ajit Agarkar as Chairman of Selection Committee

The Hindu  

Former India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar has been appointed the chairman of the senior men’s selection committee. According to a statement issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah, the CAC recommended the 45-year-old Agarkar as the chairman of the committee “based on seniority.” Agarkar, a former India international, has featured in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs …

Ajit Agarkar appointed Chairman of Selection Committee for Indian Men's Senior Team
1 year, 5 months ago

Ajit Agarkar appointed Chairman of Selection Committee for Indian Men's Senior Team

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of former Indian International Ajit Agarkar as the chairman of selectors of India's senior cricket team. The appointment comes after the Cricket Advisory Committee unanimously recommended Agarkar for the top post in the selection panel. "The Cricket Advisory Committee, consisting of Ms Sulakshana Naik, Mr Ashok Malhotra, …

Ajit Agarkar front-runner to become chief selector
1 year, 5 months ago

Ajit Agarkar front-runner to become chief selector

Hindustan Times  

Inaugural T20 World Cup winner and the bowling hero of the 2003 Adelaide Test match, Ajit Agarkar, is set to become Indian men's cricket’s new chairman of selectors. The chief selector’s chair has been lying vacant since February following Chetan Sharma's resignation after a sting operation by a TV channel caught him indulging in loose talk against top Indian cricketers. …

Agarkar quits DC after throwing his hat in BCCI selection ring
1 year, 5 months ago

Agarkar quits DC after throwing his hat in BCCI selection ring

The Hindu  

Ajit Agarkar, who is the frontrunner for the Indian chief selector’s job, on Thursday relinquished his assistant coach’s post in the Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals. Agarkar, as an assistant coach with DC and as a commentator, earns way more than the current annual package of chief selector and hence, the BCCI will have to review the existing pay …

Months after Chetan Sharma's exit, BCCI invites new applications for vacant national selector’s job ahead of WI tour
1 year, 6 months ago

Months after Chetan Sharma's exit, BCCI invites new applications for vacant national selector’s job ahead of WI tour

Hindustan Times  

With Team India all set to enter the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to invite fresh applications for the post of national selector on Wednesday. Four months after Chetan Sharma's unceremonious exit, the apex cricket board has posted an opening for one member of the Men’s Selection …

BCCI invites applications for vacant national selector’s post
1 year, 6 months ago

BCCI invites applications for vacant national selector’s post

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India officially invited applications for the vacant men’s All-India Senior Selection Committee member’s post on Thursday. The selector’s post has been vacant since February 2023 when the then Chairman of Selectors, Chetan Sharma, resigned after a sting operation. The BCCI announced that the criteria for application for the post is as follows: Should …

BCCI invites applications for men's national team selector post, reveals criteria
1 year, 6 months ago

BCCI invites applications for men's national team selector post, reveals criteria

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India invited applications for the men's national team selector post on Thursday, June 22. Since Chetan Sharma, the current selection committee comprised of Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, Sridharan Sharath, and Shiv Sundar Das with the latter being the interim chairman. Earlier today, the reports of Virender Sehwag leading the race for the chairman …

Kulkarni will return as a Mumbai selector after almost two decades, having been a part of Dilip Vengsarkar’s selection committee for four years starting 2002-03.
1 year, 7 months ago

Kulkarni will return as a Mumbai selector after almost two decades, having been a part of Dilip Vengsarkar’s selection committee for four years starting 2002-03.

The Hindu  

Raju Kulkarni, the former India pacer, has been appointed as the chairman of Mumbai’s men’s senior selection committee for the forthcoming domestic season. The Mumbai Cricket Association announced selection panels on Wednesday after the Cricket Improvement Committee headed by Lalchand Rajput conducted interviews of shortlisted candidates last week. Kulkarni will thus return as a Mumbai selector after almost two decades, …

BCCI chairman of selectors to be announced soon, here's all you need to know
1 year, 8 months ago

BCCI chairman of selectors to be announced soon, here's all you need to know

India TV News  

The BCCI is hopeful of appointing the chairman of selectors for the Indian cricket team after Chetan Sharma resigned from the post. Currently, former India opening batter Shiv Sundar Das is the acting chairman post Sharma’s resignation. Chetan Sharma resigned from his post as the Chief Selector of BCCI in February this year and sent his resignation to Secretary Jay …

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma resigns after Zee News sting
1 year, 10 months ago

BCCI Chief Selector Chetan Sharma resigns after Zee News sting

Op India  

On Friday, the Chief Selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Chetan Sharma, tendered his resignation from his post. BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma resigns from his post. pic.twitter.com/1BhoLiIbPc — ANI February 17, 2023 In the sting operation, Chetan Sharma alleged that Virat Kohli “lied” that the then BCCI president Sourav Ganguly did not attempt to discourage …

Chetan Sharma resigns as India men's cricket team's chief selector
1 year, 10 months ago

Chetan Sharma resigns as India men's cricket team's chief selector

Firstpost  

Chetan Sharma has stepped down as the chief selector of the Indian men’s cricket team after an alleged sting operation by a media outlet. New Delhi: Chetan Sharma, chairman of senior men’s selection committee, has submitted his resignation to BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and it has been accepted by the Indian cricket board. In the video, the former India cricketer …

Chetan Sharma steps down as India’s chief selector after sting operation
1 year, 10 months ago

Chetan Sharma steps down as India’s chief selector after sting operation

The Hindu  

Chetan Sharma resigned as the chairman of the national selection committee on Friday following a sting operation by a television channel in which he made shocking revelations. After Sharma’s exit, the BCCI could prefer Salil Ankola, who made his Test debut in 1989 or even pick Shiv Sundar Das, who has played more Tests than the remaining selectors. Even though …

BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma resigns after 'sting operation' fiasco
1 year, 10 months ago

BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma resigns after 'sting operation' fiasco

Hindustan Times  

BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma has decided to resign from his post on Friday. BCCI has broken his silence by issuing a hard-hitting statement against Chetan Sharma Chetan Sharma was in Kolkata along with other selection committee members for the Ranji Trophy final between Bengal and Saurashtra. Sharma, who was reinstated as the chief selector after India's bitter-sweet campaign at …

BCCI invites application for senior women’s selector post after Mithu Mukherjee’s tenure ends
1 year, 11 months ago

BCCI invites application for senior women’s selector post after Mithu Mukherjee’s tenure ends

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has invited applications for two positions - one in the senior women’s selection committee and the other in the men’s junior selection committee. With Mithu Mukherjee - the senior national selector from east zone - ending her tenure, the Board needs a replacement to constitute the five-member women’s selection panel, headed by …

Chetan Sharma retained as chairman of Indian cricket team selectors
1 year, 11 months ago

Chetan Sharma retained as chairman of Indian cricket team selectors

The Hindu  

Chetan Sharma was on January 7, 2023, reappointed as the chairman of the senior selection committee, exactly two months after his entire panel was disbanded by the BCCI for the Indian team's semifinal exit in the T20 World Cup. Chetan's new team, though, would have entirely new faces with junior chairman of selectors S Sharath of South Zone being promoted. …

BCCI Selection Committee: Chetan Sharma to continue as chairman of selectors Shiv Sundar Das Subroto Banerjee Salil Ankola Sridharan Sharath shortlisted
1 year, 11 months ago

BCCI Selection Committee: Chetan Sharma to continue as chairman of selectors Shiv Sundar Das Subroto Banerjee Salil Ankola Sridharan Sharath shortlisted

The Hindu  

Chetan Sharma has been formally reappointed as the chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s men’s senior selection commmittee. While Sharma is the only survivor from the previous panel, his new colleagues include Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola and S. Sharath. According to a statement issued by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, the Cricket Advisory Committee, …

Chetan Sharma to continue as chairman of BCCI senior men's selection committee; board announces five-member panel
1 year, 11 months ago

Chetan Sharma to continue as chairman of BCCI senior men's selection committee; board announces five-member panel

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday announced the reappointment of Chetan Sharma as the chairman of selectors, and further announced four names for the Senior Men’s National Selection Committee. “BCCI announces All-India Senior Men Selection Committee appointments. Mr Chetan Sharma recommended for the role of Chairman of the senior men’s selection committee,” read a tweet from …

BCCI-appointed CAC interviews Ajay Ratra, Chetan Sharma, S Sharath among former players for selection panel spots
1 year, 11 months ago

BCCI-appointed CAC interviews Ajay Ratra, Chetan Sharma, S Sharath among former players for selection panel spots

Firstpost  

The shortlisted candidates made presentations before the panel, which will be submitting its recommendations to the board this week. Ajay Ratra, Amay Khurasiya, and S Sharath are among the former players interviewed for a spot in India’s senior men’s selection panel, as per ESPNCricinfo. The need for a new selector from East Zone would have arisen irrespective of BCCI inviting …

Chetan Sharma likely to continue as chief selector
1 year, 11 months ago

Chetan Sharma likely to continue as chief selector

Hindustan Times  

A total of 12 applicants were called for interviews for the post of national cricket selectors and Chetan Sharma, it emerges, is likely to continue as the chairman of the selection committee. Former Test opener Shiv Sundar Das and domestic batting stalwart from Tamil Nadu Sridharan Sharath are the others likely to be appointed in the panel. For the fifth …

CAC likely to meet in Mumbai on Dec 29 to interview incumbent selectors, Chetan could be short-listed again: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

CAC likely to meet in Mumbai on Dec 29 to interview incumbent selectors, Chetan could be short-listed again: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Ashok Malhotra, Sulakshana Naik and Jatin Paranjpe, is likely to meet in Mumbai on December 29 to interview the prospective candidates for the new national selection panel. BCCI logo It is understood that BCCI are in the process of shortlisting the names for interview and last committee's chairman Chetan Sharma has a bright chance of …

Team India Selector: Sacked Chetan Sharma re-enters race, Harvinder Singh also in running for vacant post
2 years ago

Team India Selector: Sacked Chetan Sharma re-enters race, Harvinder Singh also in running for vacant post

India TV News  

Former Indian Selection Committee head Chetan Sharma has re-entered the race to become a member of the selection committee as the Board of Control for Cricket in India accelerates the process. Sharma and his selection committee were sacked on November 19 but were still handed temporary charge of the team until the new selection committee came into existence. Nayan Mongia, …

Maninder Singh, Nayan Mongia among prominent names applying for BCCI selectors' posts
2 years ago

Maninder Singh, Nayan Mongia among prominent names applying for BCCI selectors' posts

Firstpost  

Besides former left-arm spinner Maninder and wicketkeeper Mongia, ex-opener Shiv Sunder Das is also believed to have applied for the senior selection committee following the ouster of the Chetan Sharma-led committee. New Delhi: Former left-arm spinner Maninder Singh, wicketkeeper Nayan Mongia and opener Shiv Sunder Das were the three prominent names to have applied for senior national selectors’ posts with …

Nayan Mongia, L Sivaramakrishnan to apply for national selector roles after BCCI sacks Chetan Sharma-led panel
2 years, 1 month ago

Nayan Mongia, L Sivaramakrishnan to apply for national selector roles after BCCI sacks Chetan Sharma-led panel

India Today  

Former India cricketers Nayan Mongia, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan and Salil Ankola were among the ones who are set to apply for the role of selectors for the senior men's selection committee. The Indian cricket board invited applications for the roles of national selectors for the senior men's cricket team on Friday after sacking the Chetan Sharma-led panel following the T20 World …

T20 World Cup fallout: BCCI sacks entire Chetan Sharma-led selection committee
2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup fallout: BCCI sacks entire Chetan Sharma-led selection committee

The Hindu  

The BCCI on Friday sacked the four-member senior national selection committee led by Chetan Sharma after the Indian cricket team failed to reach the final of the T20 World Cup in Australia. During Chetan’s tenure, India had also failed to reach knock-out stage in the 2021 edition of T20 World Cup and lost the World Test Championships final. Read | …

Chetan Sharma’s selection committee set to go
2 years, 1 month ago

Chetan Sharma’s selection committee set to go

Hindustan Times  

As a fallout of India’s semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup, the Chetan Sharma-led selection committee is set to be removed. BCCI has sacked the Chetan Sharma-led selection committee after World Cup loss While Sharma and his fellow selectors Sunil Joshi, Debashish Mohanty and Harvinder Singh are eligible to reapply, people familiar with the issue have confirmed, they have …

BCCI sacks Chetan Sharma-led entire selection committee after T20 World Cup debacle
2 years, 1 month ago

BCCI sacks Chetan Sharma-led entire selection committee after T20 World Cup debacle

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, reportedly, sacked chairman of the selection committee, Chetan Sharma, after the national team crashed out of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. It was Sharma who announced the squads for India’s tour of New Zealand and Bangladesh through a video press conference a few days ago. As per a statement released …

BCCI AGM: India's T20 World Cup show, NCA appointment, selectors' term renewal on agenda
3 years, 1 month ago

BCCI AGM: India's T20 World Cup show, NCA appointment, selectors' term renewal on agenda

India TV News  

Indian team's performance in the T20 World Cup where they made a group league exit will be one of the main topics of discussion during the Annual General Meeting of the BCCI, scheduled in Kolkata on December 4. There are 24 points in the agenda -- most of which are common every year -- which also includes financial matters but …

Former TN captain Sridharan Sharath set to become new chairman of BCCI's junior national selection panel, says report
3 years, 4 months ago

Former TN captain Sridharan Sharath set to become new chairman of BCCI's junior national selection panel, says report

Firstpost  

It is learnt that some of the names that the BCCI brass has zeroed in on include former Punjab batting all-rounder Krishnan Mohan, who played 45 matches between 1987-1995. New Delhi: Former Tamil Nadu captain and domestic giant Sridharan Sharath is set to become the new chairman of the BCCI’s junior national selection panel, which will be entrusted with the …

Chetan Sharma appointed chairman of selectors for senior men's cricket team; Abbey Kuruvilla, Debasis Mohanty in panel
4 years ago

Chetan Sharma appointed chairman of selectors for senior men's cricket team; Abbey Kuruvilla, Debasis Mohanty in panel

Firstpost  

As per the BCCI constitution, the candidate with the most Test caps becomes the chief selector. Ahmedabad: Former India pacer Chetan Sharma was on Thursday appointed chairman of the senior national selection panel by the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee, which also picked Mumbai’s Abey Kuruvilla and Odisha’s Debasis Mohanty in the five-member team. The new panel was formed on the …

Chetan Sharma appointed new chairman of selectors; Abbey Kuruvilla, Debashis Mohanty in panel
4 years ago

Chetan Sharma appointed new chairman of selectors; Abbey Kuruvilla, Debashis Mohanty in panel

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday announced the appointments for the All-India Senior Selection Committee. Former Indian pacer Chetan Sharma was named as the chairman of the selection committee. The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Madan Lal, Rudra Pratap Singh, Sulakshana Naik on Thursday met virtually to select three members of the All-India Senior Selection Committee. At …

Chetan Sharma named chief selector; Abey Kuruvilla and Debasish Mohanty in panel too
4 years ago

Chetan Sharma named chief selector; Abey Kuruvilla and Debasish Mohanty in panel too

The Hindu  

The BCCI named Chetan Sharma as the chairman of the selection committee, while Abey Kuruvilla and Debasish Mohanty were the other members in the panel. While 11 candidates were interviewed, the Madan Lal-led Cricket Advisory Committee - RP Singh and Sulakshana Naik were the other members of the panel - recommended Sharma, Kuruvilla and Mohanty for the role. Mohanty, the …

BCCI AGM 2020: CAC Appoints Chetan Sharma As The New Chairman Of Selectors For Indian Cricket Team
4 years ago

BCCI AGM 2020: CAC Appoints Chetan Sharma As The New Chairman Of Selectors For Indian Cricket Team

ABP News  

The process of selecting the new Chief Selector of Team India has finally ended. The Madan Lal-led Cricket Advisory Committee has shortlisted the names of Chetan Sharma, Abey Kuruvilla and Debasish Mohanty to fill the three vacant positions in the five-member national selection panel. Based on CAC’s recommendations Mr Chetan Sharma, Mr Abey Kuruvilla and Mr Debashish Mohanty have been …

BCCI AGM: Key decisions taken during 89th Annual General Meeting held in Ahmedabad
4 years ago

BCCI AGM: Key decisions taken during 89th Annual General Meeting held in Ahmedabad

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday held its 89th Annual General Meeting in Ahmedabad. UPDATE - The Board of Control for Cricket in India held its 89th Annual General Meeting on Thursday at Ahmedabad. Chetan Sharma is the new chief selector Former cricketer Chetan Sharma has been appointed as the new chairman of selectors for the …

Former pacer Chetan Sharma replaces Sunil Joshi as new chief selector of Indian men's cricket team
4 years ago

Former pacer Chetan Sharma replaces Sunil Joshi as new chief selector of Indian men's cricket team

India Today  

Former cricketer Chetan Sharma has been appointed as the new chairman of selectors for the Indian cricket team by the Cricket Advisory Committee headed by Madan Lal. Former fast bowler Chetan Sharma, who played 23 Tests and 65 ODIs for India, will replace former India spinner Sunil Joshi as the chief selector of the national men's team. Based on CAC’s …

BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee to pick three new selectors - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years ago

BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee to pick three new selectors - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

When the Board of Control for Cricket in India meets for its Annual General Meeting in Ahmedabad on Thursday, it's three-member Cricket Advisory Committee is likely to pick the three national selectors ahead of the series against England. A three-member committee headed by Madan Lal – R. P. Singh and Sulakshana Naik were the other members - was appointed in …

National Selection Panel: Agarkar, Maninder front-runners; Sharma, Das in fray
4 years, 1 month ago

National Selection Panel: Agarkar, Maninder front-runners; Sharma, Das in fray

The Hindu  

For the second time this year, some of the renowned former cricketers have thrown their hat in the ring to be a senior national selector. On a day when the deadline for submitting applications for the three vacant posts in the national selection committee came to an end, the likes of Ajit Agarkar, Maninder Singh, Chetan Sharma and Shiv Sunder …

BCCI invites applications for national selectors, sets 15 November deadline
4 years, 1 month ago

BCCI invites applications for national selectors, sets 15 November deadline

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The BCCI on Tuesday invited applications for replacing three outgoing selectors in the senior men’s committee. The senior national committee’s chairman will be the person with maximum number of international matches and hence Joshi could be superseded if the Cricket Advisory Committee, headed by Madan Lal along with RP Singh and Sulakshana Naik, find anyone who has played …

BCCI invites applications for the position of three selectors
4 years, 1 month ago

BCCI invites applications for the position of three selectors

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has invited applications for the position of three national selectors, which are vacant after the terms of Sarandeep Singh, Devang Gandhi and Jatin Paranjape ended last month. READ| As per the circular issued by the Board, the new selectors need to have played a minimum of seven Tests and 30 first-class matches …

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