BCCI invites applications for selection committees: All we know
What's the story
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the positions of national selectors in its Senior Men's, Women's, and Junior Men's Selection Committees. The move comes as part of BCCI's efforts to strengthen its selection process across all formats and age groups. The last date to apply is September 10 at 5:00pm IST. Notably, Ajit Agarkar heads Team India's current Men's Selection Committee.
Men's selection
Senior Men's Selection Committee
The Senior Men's Selection Committee will pick Team India for all formats, including Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and others as decided by the BCCI. To be eligible for this position, one must have played a minimum of seven Test matches or 30 First-Class games or 10 ODIs and 20 First-Class matches. The candidate should have retired at least five years ago and not served any BCCI Cricket Committee for a cumulative period of five years.
Women's selection
Women's Selection Committee
The Women's Selection Committee will select Team India across formats and age groups. As per the BCCI, the role also involves "vetting coaches and support staff, preparing evaluation reports, and ensuring a strong bench strength." Eligible candidates are those who have played for the Indian women's national team, retired at least five years ago, and haven't served any BCCI Cricket Committee for a cumulative period of five years.
Junior selection
Junior Selection Committee
The Junior Cricket Committee will select age-group teams (up to Under-22) for camps, tours, and tournaments. The role also includes "organizing junior tournaments, appointing captains and support staff, and promoting ethical values among youth players." Eligible candidates are former players with at least 25 First-Class matches under their belt who retired at least five years ago and haven't served any BCCI Cricket Committee for a cumulative period of five years.
Positions
A look at vacant positions
The BCCI stated that two positions are vacant in the five-member Senior Men's Selection Committee. While four spots are available in the women's panel, the Men's Junior Selection Committee has one post vacant. The current Men's Selection Committee is led by Ajit Agarkar. It also includes SS Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra, and S Sharath. Meanwhile, Neetu David heads the incumbent women's panel that also comprises Renu Margrate, Arati Vaidya, Kalpana Venkatachar, and Shyama Dey Shaw.