BCCI Chief Selector: Former India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar has been made the chief selector. In February this year, Chetan Sharma had resigned from the BCCI Chief Selector post. After which BCCI was looking for a candidate for the Chief Selector. However, now Ajit Agarkar will take over the responsibility of the Chief Selector. But why was Ajit Agarkar made the chief selector? Why was this Team India’s former all-rounder given attention? We will look at 5 such reasons due to which Ajit Agarkar was elected as the chief selector.
1- Ajit Agarkar being young compared to other contenders
According to media reports, BCCI was looking for a young candidate for the post of Chief Selector. Also, BCCI was looking for a candidate who has played T20 cricket.
2- Experience preferred…
Even after leaving cricket, Ajit Agarkar continued to be associated with cricket as a commentator or sports staff. He was associated with the IPL team Delhi Capitals. Apart from this, he has worked as the Chief Selector of Mumbai Cricket Association.
3- Cricket career of Ajit Agarkar
Ajit Agarkar took 349 wickets in his international cricket. Apart from this, it is believed that Ajit Agarkar’s understanding related to cricket is excellent. Because of this, BCCI preferred Ajit Agarkar over other candidates.
4- Was money not being discussed with the rest of the candidates?
It is being claimed in many media reports that many big players did not apply for this post. Actually, it is being said that many big players were not ready for the amount of money BCCI was offering. After which the first choice of BCCI was Ajit Agarkar.
5- Was only Ajit Agarkar interviewed?
According to Cricbuzz, Ajit Agarkar was the only candidate who was interviewed. Rest of the applicants were not interviewed. However, it is being said that apart from Ajit Agarkar, 3 other candidates had applied for this post.
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