The answer has been found as to who will be the new chief selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Former fast bowler Ajit Agarkar has been appointed as the Chief Selector. Ajit Agarkar will replace Chetan Sharma as the chief selector. BCCI has also increased the salary to make Ajit Agarkar the chief selector.
It was almost certain that Ajit Agarkar would become the chief selector. Last time when Chetan Sharma was made the chief selector again, Ajit Agarkar was also involved in the race. Although then Chetan Sharma was successful in winning. But a sting of Chetan Sharma went viral on social media, due to which he had to leave the post of Chief Selector. The post of Chief Selector was vacant for the last few months. Now Ajit Agarkar has been selected for this post.
Agarkar was earlier associated with Delhi Capitals. But a few days ago, Agarkar had left the Delhi Capitals. After this it was clear that Agarkar would be made the chief selector. The appointment of Ajit Agarkar is very important before the Asia Cup to be played next month. Along with this, Ajit Agarkar’s role will be important in this year’s World Cup as well.
Increase in salary
Such news also came to the fore that due to the low salary of the selector, no big player wants to apply for this post. It was also learned that Virender Sehwag turned down the offer to become the chief selector because of his low salary. Keeping these things in mind, the salary of the chief selector has been increased by the BCCI. As the chief selector, Ajit Agarkar will get Rs 1 crore annually from the BCCI. The salary of the rest of the selectors has also been increased towards BCCI.
Before playing the last ODI in 2007, Ajit Agarkar played 191 ODIs for India and took 288 wickets in them. Ajit Agarkar has also played 26 Tests. Not only this, Ajit Agarkar has also scored a century in the Test at Lord’s, which is called the Mecca of cricket.