BCCI New Selection Committee: Chetan Sharma Chairman – The BCCI has announced the new panel of selectors. Sacked chairman Chetan Sharma is back as the chairman. But Harvinder Singh has not found a place in the selection committee. Instead, as per recommendations of Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), comprising Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshna Naik, Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola and Sridharan Sharath are the new faces in the committee. InsideSport earlier reported that Chetan Sharma will continue as the chairman while Sridharan Sharath and Salil Ankola will join the committee. Follow India vs NewZealand LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The first job of the selection panel will be to pick the squad for India vs NewZealand series next week.
Who are new selectors?
- Chetan Sharma (Tests: 23, ODIs: 65)
- Shiv Sundar Das (Tests: 23, ODIs: 4, T20s: 3)
- Subroto Banerjee (Tests: 1, ODIs: 6, First Class: 59)
- Salil Ankola (Tests: 1, ODIs: 20, First Class: 54)
- Sridharan Sharath (First Class: 139, List A: 116)
The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Ms Sulakshana Naik, Mr Ashok Malhotra, and Mr Jatin Paranjape undertook an extensive process for selecting members of the All-India Senior Selection Committee. The Board received around 600 applications following its advertisement for the five posts issued on its official website on 18th November 2022.
Upon due deliberation and careful consideration, the CAC shortlisted 11 individuals for personal interviews. Based on the interviews, the Committee has recommended the following candidates for the Senior Men’s National Selection Committee.
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While Chetan Sharma is set to continue as the chairman after BCCI’s U-turn, Tamil Nadu’s Sridharan Sharath will be the new face from South Zone. Sharath, a domestic stalwart for Tamil Nadu, has been in the junior selection committee. BCCI believes he will be the bridge between the juniors and seniors as the U19 world cup winners make their transition.
“Sharath was asked to apply because we believe he can work as a bridge between the seniors and juniors. He has worked very well with the juniors and knows the players well. As they transition into the senior team, his inputs will be invaluable,” the official said.
Who were in BCCI Shortlist:
- Chetan Sharma
- Harvinder Singh
- Amay Khurasia
- Ajay Ratra
- SS Das
- Sridharan Sharath
- Connor Williams
- Salil Ankola
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Know the new selectors:
- Chetan Sharma: The incumbent chairman of the selection committee has two years left in his tenure. He returns despite unsatisfactory performances. It should be noted that CAC’s Ashok Malhotra enjoys a very good rapport with Chetan and the two will be eager to get India back on the track for World Cup 2023.
- Shiv Sundar Das: The former India opener from Odisha was the frontrunner last season. He finally makes it to the selection committee from East Zone.
- Subroto Banerjee: The former Bengal and Bihar all-rounder has played 1 Test and 6 ODIs for India in the early 1990s. He gets in from the central zone.
- Salil Ankola: The former Mumbai and India pacer tried his luck in the Bollywood and even appeared in several movies and TV serials. But he is now in the selection committee.
- Sridharan Sharath: The chairman of the junior selection committee gets a promotion to the senior selection committee. He was asked by the BCCI to apply for the role. BCCI believes he can bridge the gap between senior and juniors. He has been successful with India U19 team winning the World Cup.
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