11 months ago
RP Singh, Pragyan Ojha Likely to Become Selectors
RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha, former Indian cricketers, are expected to join the BCCI selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar.
They will be replacing S. Sharath and Subroto Banerjee.
RP Singh played 82 international games and was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup winning team.
Pragyan Ojha is known for his performances in red-ball cricket.
S. Sharath will take on a new role as the chairman of the junior selection committee.
A source indicates the Cricket Advisory Committee is likely to approve these appointments.
RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha are set to become national selectors.
They will replace S. Sharath and Subroto Banerjee.
RP Singh was a key player in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Pragyan Ojha is recognized for his Test cricket skills.
S. Sharath will lead the junior selection committee.
- Who
- RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha
- What
- Expected to join the BCCI selector panel
- Where
- India
- When
- Reportedly, soon
- Why
- To fill vacancies on the committee
Pro
Con
Experience
Pro
RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha bring vast experience and knowledge.
Con
N/A
Key facts
- New Selectors
- RP Singh, Pragyan Ojha
- Replacing
- S. Sharath, Subroto Banerjee
- Chairman
- Ajit Agarkar
- RP Singh Stats
- 82 International Appearances, 124 Wickets
- Ojha's Specialty
- Red-ball Cricket
- Sharath's New Role
- Junior Selection Committee Chair
Timeline
Selectors faced criticism for excluding deserving players.
Yograj Singh slammed the BCCI, blaming them for ruining careers.
Then, the BCCI decided on a selector shake-up.
In response, applications opened; Pragyan Ojha eyed a spot.
RP Singh and Ojha are now contenders for the committee.
Quotes
A BCCI source
An unnamed source within the Board of Control for Cricket in India
“RP and Pragyan are two players who have been asked to apply, and it is clear that the Cricket Advisory Committee is likely to clear the two names ahead of BCCI's AGM.”
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Sources
RP Singh, Pragyan Ojha set to become new senior national selectors
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