11 months ago
Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh Join Ajit Agarkar's Selection Panel
Former Indian cricketers Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh have been chosen to join Ajit Agarkar in the national senior selection committee.
They will be responsible for picking the Indian team.
Both Ojha and Singh have had successful careers, playing international matches and in the IPL.
Their first task will be to select the team for the white-ball tour of Australia.
This selection aligns with BCCI eligibility rules for the role.
Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh are appointed as national senior selection committee members.
They replace S. Sharath and Subroto Banerjee.
Ajit Agarkar heads the selection committee.
Ojha and Singh's first assignment is the white-ball tour of Australia.
Both Ojha and Singh have experience in international cricket and IPL.
- Who
- Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh, Ajit Agarkar
- What
- Appointed as new members of the selection committee
- Where
- Not specified
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To select India's team for upcoming matches
Key facts
- Selection Committee Head
- Ajit Agarkar
- New Selectors
- Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh
- Former Selectors
- S. Sharath, Subroto Banerjee
- RP Singh's Career Highlights
- 2007 T20 World Cup Winner
- Pragyan Ojha's Career Highlights
- 144 wickets across formats
Timeline
Binny faced an age limit; a new BCCI president was needed.
The BCCI held an election for its next leader.
Former cricketers vied for the presidency.
Influential figures selected Mithun Manhas; others were passed over.
Manhas now leads the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Sources
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