Pragyan Ojha may continue as interim chief selector
Parthiv Patel's decision to opt out has given rise to speculation that the head of the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), VVS Laxman, may have a greater say in selection affairs, with Pragyan Ojha continuing as the interim chairman of the selection committee. With the ODI World Cup less than a year away, will the BCCI choose to continue with the two?
Following Ajit Agarkar's decision to step down, the BCCI's national selection committee's composition is in a state of uncertainty. Parthiv Patel, a name widely anticipated to succeed Agarkar, has opted not to apply for the position due to the West Zone vacancy. This has led to speculation that BCCI's Centre of Excellence head, VVS Laxman, may wield a more significant influence on selection matters, potentially leaving Pragyan Ojha as the interim chairman.
With the ODI World Cup imminent, the board will weigh whether to maintain both Ojha and Laxman in their roles. A BCCI source suggested that if a new chairman is appointed, their approach might differ from the current team. The board is reportedly open to taking their time in finding a suitable candidate for the chief selector role, or they could fill the position with a West Zone representative.
The BCCI is willing to boost its budget to attract high-profile candidates, having already increased expenses related to selection committees by Rs 5 crore since September last year.
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