- 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 conducting interviews with several applicants, the CAC unanimously selected Ajit Agarkar for the position of chairman.
Agarkar’s Cricketing Career
- Ajit Agarkar is a former India all-rounder, known for his contributions to Indian cricket.
- He represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is.
- Agarkar also has an impressive record in domestic cricket, having played 110 first-class matches, 270 List A matches, and 62 T20 matches.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- It is the national governing body of cricket in India.
- The headquarters of the BCCI is located at the Cricket Center near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
- The BCCI is responsible for the administration and organisation of cricket activities in India at both the national and international levels.