Categories: Appointments

Cricketer Ajit Agarkar appointed chairman of Senior Men’s Selection Committee

The Board of Control of Cricket (BCCI) has appointed Ajit Agarkar as the chairman of the Senior Men’s Cricket Selection Committee. The decision was made by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape. After interviewing several applicants for the position the CAC unanimously decided to appoint Ajit Agarkar as the chairman.

Now committee consists

The Senior Men’s Selection Committee now consists of Ajit Agarkar (Chairperson), Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath. The appointment of Ajit Agarkar comes at a crucial juncture as Team India is recovering from the massive defeat in World Test Championship Finals and is preparing for the ICC World Cup 2023 in October-November.

The former India all-rounder represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is, in addition to playing 110 first-class, 270 List A, and 62 T20 matches. As a former fast bowler, he was part of India’s victorious squad in the inaugural T20 World Cup held in South Africa in 2007.

Find More Sports News Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

PM-VBRY Scheme: EPFO Offers Up to ₹15,000 to First-Time Employees

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) offers the employment incentive of up to…

16 hours ago

Para Asian Games 2026: Mona Agarwal Wins Gold, Avani Lekhara Takes Silver

India began their medal haul at the 2026 Para Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan,…

17 hours ago

Global Hunger Index 2026: India Ranks 100th Among 122 Countries

India is ranked 100 out of 122 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026…

18 hours ago

History of Student Protests in France: From the French Revolution of 1789 to the 2026 Unrest

France has a long history of popular revolutions, students' protests, workers' strikes and mass movements…

19 hours ago

Why Is Limoges Famous? Porcelain, Kaolin and UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Limoges is a French city renowned for the production of porcelain and the ancient artistry…

20 hours ago

Limoges Town Hall, France: History, Architecture & Historical Significance

On the 17th of October 2026, the old town hall of Limoges caught fire in…

20 hours ago