MCA special general meeting for ‘removal’ of Mumbai selectors
5 years, 10 months ago

MCA special general meeting for ‘removal’ of Mumbai selectors

The Hindu  

Alleging irregularities in the selection process of the Ranji and under-23 squads, an official of a member club of the Mumbai Cricket Association has called for a special general meeting to replace the two selection panels. This is after Bombay High Court-appointed Ad-Hoc committee of the MCA, in a communication to Khodadad, had informed him that he could call for the SGM invoking rule 37 of the association. RELATED | Former India pacer Bhandari assaulted at U-23 trials “This is with reference to your letter dated January 28 informing us about your decision to call a special general meeting of the MCA as per rule number 37. “Notice is hereby given that a SGM of the members of the MCA is called on Thursday 21st February 2019, at 6pm at the Lounge, Wankhede Stadium to consider the following resolution: ‘Resolved that the current Ranji and U23 selection committee be removed. RELATED | Vikram Rathour to become batting coach of India A, U-19 teams; questions raised Further the notice says, “The motion is moved because: the selectors never watched MCA club matches.

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Team India hit with fresh injury blow, star pacer set to miss Asian Games: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Team India hit with fresh injury blow, star pacer set to miss Asian Games: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket team has been hit with a fresh injury as reports have emerged of Shivam Mavi missing the upcoming Asian Games. As per a report in The Indian Express, Mavi suffered the injury few days ago and is likely to be replaced by Umran Malik in the squad, which will fly to Hangzhou, China. Although there have been …

BCCI appoints Ajit Agarkar as Chairman of Selection Committee
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, …

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 …

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, 8 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, …

Lalchand Rajput back as chairman of MCA's Cricket Improvement Committee
1 year, 8 months ago

Lalchand Rajput back as chairman of MCA's Cricket Improvement Committee

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Cricket Association has appointed former India cricketer Lalchand Rajput as the chairman of the Cricket Improvement Committee. Lalchand Rajput Former Mumbai opener Sahil Kukreja and former India women's team spinner Preeti Dimri are the other members of the three-member CIC. Results: Pre-quarterfinals: Pankaj Advani bt Vishal Madan 1101-463; Rupesh Shah bt Sumer Mago 984-399; Dhruv Sitwala Siddharth Parikh …

Sandeep Patil takes on Amol Kale in a tricky contest for MCA presidency
2 years, 2 months ago

Sandeep Patil takes on Amol Kale in a tricky contest for MCA presidency

The Hindu  

The fortnight-long power tussle for the prestigious Mumbai Cricket Association throne will conclude on Thursday with the triennial election. In the fray are two heavyweight groups - the Ashish Shelar-Sharad Pawar Group with a string of politicians across the political spectrum and the Mumbai Cricket Group, with World Cup winner Sandeep Patil as the face and mentored by former Mumbai …

Mumbai Cricket Association elections to be held on October 20
2 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai Cricket Association elections to be held on October 20

The Hindu  

The rescheduled Mumbai Cricket Association election will be held on October 20, with the electoral officer J.S. It remains to be seen if Patil, who had withdrawn from the race three years ago, actually files his nomination papers from the Sharad Pawar Group, the erstwhile Bal Mahaddalkar Group. Incumbent Vijay Patil is uncertain to contest, with vice-president Amol Kale and …

MCA apex council to discuss Ankeet Chavan’s letter
3 years, 6 months ago

MCA apex council to discuss Ankeet Chavan’s letter

The Hindu  

The Mumbai Cricket Association apex council, on Friday, is set to discuss Ankeet Chavan's letter, following the left-arm spinner having served his suspension in the 2013 IPL corruption scandal. READ: Ankeet Chavan awaits ban revocation letter from BCCI to return to competitive cricket Awaits clearance Since the suspension period is over, Chavan is awaiting a formal clearance from the BCCI …

MCA seeks application for senior Mumbai team coach's post
3 years, 7 months ago

MCA seeks application for senior Mumbai team coach's post

The Hindu  

Despite the controversy surrounding the eligibility of the Cricket Improvement Committee, the Mumbai Cricket Association has initiated the process of appointing the head coach for Mumbai’s senior men’s team. At least 50 First Class appearances, National Cricket Academy certification, being a resident of Mumbai and prior coaching experience - either with a state team or an Indian Premier League franchise …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Selectors’ eligibility on MCA apex council agenda - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Selectors’ eligibility on MCA apex council agenda - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The apex council of the Mumbai Cricket Association on Tuesday is set to finalise the eligibility criteria for selection committee members for various teams for the forthcoming season. Coach conundrum Despite Sulakshan Kulkarni, whose earlier three-year stint as the Mumbai coach included the Ranji title in 2012-13, emerging as a clear favourite among the 24 candidates interviewed last week, the …

MCA Apex Council meeting set for August 14
4 years, 4 months ago

MCA Apex Council meeting set for August 14

The Hindu  

Resumption of cricketing activities in the megalopolis will top the agenda of the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Apex Council meeting to be held here on August 14. “We will discuss resumption of cricketing activity and also the Standard Operating Procedures sent by the BCCI to all the state associations in this regard,” an Apex Council member said. MCA scorer Deepak Joshi …

Former India spinner Sunil Joshi appointed BCCI's chairman of selectors; ex-pacer Harvinder Singh also added to five-member panel
4 years, 10 months ago

Former India spinner Sunil Joshi appointed BCCI's chairman of selectors; ex-pacer Harvinder Singh also added to five-member panel

Firstpost  

Former India spinner Sunil Joshi was on Wednesday named chairman of the national selection panel by the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee, which also picked ex-pacer Harvinder Singh for a place in the five-member group. Mumbai: Former India spinner Sunil Joshi was on Wednesday named chairman of the national selection panel by the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee, which also picked ex-pacer …

Venkatesh Prasad, L Sivaramakrishnan among shortlisted candidates for BCCI selection committee posts
4 years, 10 months ago

Venkatesh Prasad, L Sivaramakrishnan among shortlisted candidates for BCCI selection committee posts

Firstpost  

The BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee on Tuesday short-listed five candidates, including former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, for interviews to pick two national selectors. Mumbai: The Karnataka duo of Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi were on Tuesday shortlisted along with three others for the national selectors’ job, the interviews for which will be held in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Cricket Advisory …

Venkatesh Prasad among five short-listed candidates for BCCI’s national selectors’ role, Ajit Agarkar ignored
4 years, 10 months ago

Venkatesh Prasad among five short-listed candidates for BCCI’s national selectors’ role, Ajit Agarkar ignored

India TV News  

The Karnataka duo of Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi were on Tuesday shortlisted along with three others for the national selectors' job, the interviews for which will be held in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Madan Lal, R P Singh and Sulakshana Naik shortlisted five candidates to replace outgoing selection panel chief MSK Prasad and fellow member …

Ajit Agarkar applies for national selector’s job
4 years, 11 months ago

Ajit Agarkar applies for national selector’s job

The Hindu  

A quartet of former India pacers - the most prominent being World T20 winner Ajit Agarkar and Venkatsh Prasad - submitted their applications for the national selectors’ post hours before the window closed at midnight on Friday. Agarkar confirmed to Sportstar for having “submitted” his application on Friday, a BCCI official stressed Prasad “has applied” despite the 50-year-old preferring to …

DDCA offers former India spinner Maninder Singh role in Cricket Advisory Committee in place of Sumit Narwal
5 years ago

DDCA offers former India spinner Maninder Singh role in Cricket Advisory Committee in place of Sumit Narwal

Firstpost  

Former India left-arm spinner Maninder Singh has been offered a role in Cricket Advisory Committee of Delhi & Districts Cricket Association in place of Sumit Narwal with the Ranji team in deep trouble after the first two games. New Delhi: Former India left-arm spinner Maninder Singh has been offered a role in Cricket Advisory Committee of Delhi & Districts Cricket …

DDCA wants Maninder as Narwal’s replacement in CAC
5 years ago

DDCA wants Maninder as Narwal’s replacement in CAC

The Hindu  

Former India left-arm spinner Maninder Singh has been offered a role in the Cricket Advisory Committee of Delhi & Districts Cricket Association in place of Sumit Narwal with the Ranji team in dire straits after the first two games. Asked about Delhi’s performance, where it has conceded a first-innings lead against Kerala and lost outright to Andhra Pradesh, the Delhi …

Wicketkeeper-batsman for opener: Latest surprise from MSK Prasad selection committee
5 years, 1 month ago

Wicketkeeper-batsman for opener: Latest surprise from MSK Prasad selection committee

India Today  

'Not up to the mark'. India's senior selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad, is on its way out after a stint which lasted over 3 years. Eyebrows were raised when MSK Prasad along with Devang Gandhi, Sharandeep Singh, Jatin Paranjpe and Gagan Khoda were appointed as the members of the senior selection committee in 2016. KL Rahul, who was marked …

Saba Karim helps Maharashtra Cricket Association avoid faux pas
5 years, 3 months ago

Saba Karim helps Maharashtra Cricket Association avoid faux pas

The Hindu  

A major faux pas has probably been averted with the BCCI’s General Manager, Cricket Operations, Saba Karim conveying to the electoral officer of the Maharashtra Cricket Association that Dheeraj Jadhav has not played international cricket for India. The mail from Karim said: “This is to clarify that Mr. Dheeraj Jadhav is not an international cricketer as per the BCCI records.” …

Ajit Agarkar, Nilesh Kulkarni, Sunil More and Ravi Thakkar resign as Mumbai selectors
5 years, 9 months ago

Ajit Agarkar, Nilesh Kulkarni, Sunil More and Ravi Thakkar resign as Mumbai selectors

The Hindu  

Hours before the Mumbai Cricket Association ad-hoc committee was to discuss the fate of the senior selection panel, all four members of the selection committee submitted their resignation on Friday. Sportstar understands that the selectors — chairman Ajit Agarkar, Nilesh Kulkarni, Sunil More and Ravi Thakkar — emailed their resignation letters to the ad-hoc committee and MCA chief executive C.S. …

Cricket Improvement Committee backs Ajit Agarkar-led Mumbai senior selection panel
5 years, 10 months ago

Cricket Improvement Committee backs Ajit Agarkar-led Mumbai senior selection panel

The Hindu  

The Cricket Improvement Committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association’s backed the senior selection panel headed by Ajit Agarkar to the hilt and also approved Mumbai’s squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League, which starts in Indore from Friday. Read: Ashwin calls for better pre-season preparation A group of MCA members last month had passed a resolution on sacking …

Former captains, senior MCA officials meet to discuss Mumbai Cricket's way forward after dismal year
5 years, 11 months ago

Former captains, senior MCA officials meet to discuss Mumbai Cricket's way forward after dismal year

Firstpost  

Former Mumbai captains including Milind Rege, Sanjay Manjrekar and Sameer Dighe along with senior officials of the Mumbai Cricket Association “brainstormed” for betterment of city’s cricket Mumbai: Former Mumbai captains including Milind Rege, Sanjay Manjrekar and Sameer Dighe along with senior officials of the Mumbai Cricket Association “brainstormed” for betterment of city’s cricket on Tuesday. “It was a fruitful discussion …

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