‘Ravi shastri ko banao, badhiya aadmi hai wo’ – Fans react to reports of Ajit Agarkar and Ravi Shastri leading race for India’s chief selector’s post
The former cricketer for India, Chetan Sharma, was abruptly fired from his job as chairman of selectors after a contentious TV sting revealed that he had revealed too much information.
The renowned right-arm fast bowler Ajit Agarkar was previously connected to the position of the head selector, but he is now more likely to land the demanding position. If Agarkar is chosen, Salil Ankola will be one of the other two selectors representing the West Zone. Agarkar, 45, has represented India in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and 4 T20 matches. Agarkar was a member of the support staff for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023 alongside head coach Ricky Ponting and was also a capable pinch-hitter with the bat.
Candidates in line to become Chief selector
Amol Muzumdar, as well as Tushar Arothe are on the radar for the position of head coach for the Indian women’s team and will be evaluated on June 30. Former Team India stalwarts Ravi Shastri and Dilip Vengsarkar are among the other well-known personalities on the list, according to reports.
While Muzumdar, who is additionally in talks to lead Baroda, has previously worked with both the South African national team and the IPL’s Rajasthan Royals, Arothe has already led the Indian team. Jon Lewis, an Englishman and former head coach at Durham, has reportedly submitted an application for the position.
The interviews will be conducted in Mumbai by the Cricket Advisory Committee, which consists of Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe, and Sulakshana Naik. An official source of the Indian Cricket Board told PTI that the interviews of the candidates will be taking place on April 1st.
After Chetan Sharma’s abrupt departure in February, CAC is expected to appoint a top selector for Indian Men’s cricket team after Women’s team head coach selection. The interview date is likely to be July 1, and the application deadline is June 30.
Look at the reactions of the fans:
Ajit Agarkar (favourite), Dilip Vengsarkar & Ravi Shastri in the BCCI scheme of things for chief selectors post. [@abhishereporter] pic.twitter.com/gnEKsUAV4y
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 28, 2023
From my observation of watching Agarkar speak, he is core mumbai lobby in the leagues of manjrekar. Vengsarkar and Shastri maintain atleast some level of neutrality. Also, agarkar seems to have "strong" low opinions of lot of players. Don't think he will be a good selector
— Sreekanth Nemani (@ssnemani) June 29, 2023
Bring someone as a chief selector who struggled in the past to get into India team but was a star performer of domestic seasons and became a great coach.
He will understand the value of every sweat of the team.
— BarathiKalam (@barathikalam) June 29, 2023
Bewda shastri is best choice coach commentator selection kuch bhi bana do is ko he ready
— Stiffmeister (@chico91617929) June 28, 2023
Rooting for Agarkar. Gentleman personified. Better professional than Rahul Dravid
— Prashant Jain (@hulkafulka) June 29, 2023
Vengsarkar has experience – he was the one who first selected Kohli. Shastri would be a great fit too.
— JavaHurricane (@JavaHurricane) June 29, 2023
Advantage for Kohli after worldcup playing 3formats (what ever result happening)
If Shastri as chief selector (❌)— PavanGangavaram (@pavangofficial) June 29, 2023
Good. Time to have a selection committee with former star players.
— Jayendran Menon (@Dayamaitreya) June 29, 2023
Will miss ravi shastri in commentary then.
Please don't make him selector— Aryan kruger |🇵🇸 (@Aryanexists) June 28, 2023
During his earlier stint Dilip Vengsarkar has done a great job. With added experience in years, he is sure to do a fabulous job.
Further, at his age, he adds respect to cheif selector's job! That is needed at this hour!!
— Balu Manimaran (@pmn2067) June 28, 2023
Vengsarkar did a good job last time as a selector.
— Gaurav Dubey गौरव दूबे (@dubey_gd) June 29, 2023
