The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named former Indian wicket-keeper as the newest member of Ajit Agarkar’s Men’s Selection Committee.
Tue – 03 Sep 2024
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BCCI adds new members in the Men’s Selection Committee.
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The former Indian coach will be joining in a new role
The Cricket Advisory Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has added a big name to the Men’s Selection Committee, on September 3 (Tuesday). Former Indian cricketer Ajay Ratra will be joining the team as the newest member of the committee led by Ajit Agarkar. Ratra will be replacing Salil Ankola.
BCCI’s announcement
“The Cricket Advisory Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday named Mr Ajay Ratra as the newest member of the Men’s Selection Committee headed by Mr Ajit Agarkar. Mr Ratra will replace Mr Salil Ankola in the Committee. Ratra, a former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, brings with him a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in both domestic and international cricket. He played 6 Tests and 12 ODIs for India. Representing Haryana, Ratra played over 90 First Class matches, scoring close to 4000 runs and had over 240 dismissals,” BCCI stated in their official statement.
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“As a selector, Mr. Ratra will work alongside the existing members of the selection committee to identify and support the next generation of cricketers who will represent India on the global stage. Ratra has an extensive coaching experience having worked as a Head Coach of Assam, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. He was also a part of the coaching staff of the Indian team during their ODI series in South Africa in 2023. His insights will be instrumental to the committee in ensuring that the best talent is identified, nurtured, and given the opportunity to excel at the highest level,” the statement further added.
BCCI’s Men’s Selection Committee
Ajit Agarkar (Chief Selector) – West Zone
Ajay Ratra – North Zone
Sridharan Sharath – South Zone
Subroto Banerjee – Central Zone
Shiv Sundar Das – East Zone
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