The BCCI Selection Committee is slated to see a major change in the coming days. The search continues for the new selector who is to replace the departing Salil Ankola. From the North Zone, Mithun Manas and Krishan Mohan Sharma the two strong candidates to get the job.
Why Change in Selection Committee?
The change was evident ever since Ajit Agarkar went on to become the Chief Selector of the BCCI Selection Committee. Both Agarkar and Ankola hails from the West Zone. And now, Ankola will pave the way for someone to represent the North Zone of the country.
As per latest reports, Mithun Manas and Krishan Mohan Sharma have emerged as the front runners to replace the departing Sahil Ankola. On the other hand, Ankola might be on his way to become the chairman of the junior selection committee.
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“There is former India off-spinner Nikhil Chopra from Delhi, who is believed to have strong backing from DDCA. The other candidate is Mithun Manhas, the former Delhi skipper, who also has the backing of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. But, it is learnt, that a very influential former office-bearer wanted ex-Punjab skipper Krishan Mohan to apply and he did accordingly. Now, whether he will get the job or not is another matter, but he was asked to apply,” a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
On the other hand, the case for Krishan Mohan Singh is also strong. He boasts of having played 45 First class matches for Punjab in the late 80s and early 90s.
“Manhas is interested in the job and also has the blessings of the right people in the board. But you can’t take Krishan Mohan lightly,” the source concluded.
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