The Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) is ready for a major reshuffle in its National Selection Committee, and the south region and central zone representatives will be hit by upcoming changes.
Along with Ajit Agkar as head of the All India Selection Committee, the latest name is expected to join the panel before the next season begins.
Large changes set in BCCI Selection Committee
As mentioned by Cricblogger, S. of the South region. Sarath is ready to return to the Junior Selection Committee. His departure will vacate a post in the BCCI selection committee.
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Former India spinner and IPL winner Pragan Ojha has emerged as a strong contender to replace Sarath from South Region, while former Indian pacer Tinu Yohnan is also in the race.
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On the other hand, Subrata Banerjee of the Central Zone is also likely to lose his selector’s chair in the coming weeks. East India Batter Amay Khurasia, who represented Madhya Pradesh and later left an impression in cricket administration and coaching, is seen as the forefront of this role.
Interestingly, former Indian fast bowler and commentator RP Singh was also considered for the role, but he rejected the proposal, as it is already part of the Cricket Advisory Committee that selects Indian selectors for the Indian cricket team at all levels.
BCCI has planned a big increment to woo top cricketers in the selection panel
Meanwhile, the Control Board for Cricket in India is also working on a significant increment for Indian selectors. Currently, Ajit Agkar earns an annual package of 3 crores, while the other four selectors take only ₹ 90 lakh houses in each.
A Cricblogger report has shown that BCCI is now considering to increase the widespread difference between the chief selector and their colleagues to an increase of about ₹ 1.5 crore -₹ 1.75 crore to reduce the widespread differences between the chief selector and their colleagues.
The Indian Cricket Board wants to make the role more attractive and competitive, as well as attracts top quality former cricketers for the selector job. The board wants them to be fully committed to the demand for talent scouting and team selection.,
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BCCI is making a big bet on better salary to rent the best mind for the better future of Indian cricket, often with attractive opportunities in coaching and commentary. The proposal is expected to be discussed in the upcoming meetings, and an official announcement can be made on the hike before the new international season kick is closed.
Meanwhile, the BCCI is looking for a new sponsor after the Dream 11 exiting as the lead sponsor after the passage of the online gaming bill. Timing has left the board, the Asia Cup 2025 Lump and the National Team Jersey is still waiting for a new logo.
It is being said that the board has set a new target of a deal of ₹ 450 crore covering 140 matches between 2025 and 2028. The package included homes and away matches, plus ICC and ACC events. Indian Board has procured ₹ 3.5 crore per bilateral and ₹ 1.5 crores for global fixtures,
