Sports

Sunil Joshi named selection committee chairman

Former India spinner Sunil Joshi was on Wednesday named chairman of the national selection panel by the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which also picked ex-pacer Harvinder Singh in the five-member group.

migrator

Published:5th Mar, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Mumbai

The CAC, comprising Madan Lal, R P Singh and Sulakshana Naik, named the two selectors. Joshi replaces MSK Prasad (South Zone), who had an extended run after completing his four-year tenure.

“The committee recommended Sunil Joshi for the role of Chairman of the senior men’s selection committee,” read a statement from BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.

Harvinder was chosen from central zone and replaces Gagan Khoda in the panel.The existing members of the selection panel are Jatain Paranjpe (West),Devang Gandhi (East) and Sarandeep Singh (North).

“We have picked the best guys for the job. We picked them (Joshi and Harvinder) because they were clear in their views,” Lal said.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Sunil Joshi named selection committee chairman

Former India spinner Sunil Joshi was on Wednesday named chairman of the national selection panel by the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which also picked ex-pacer Harvinder Singh in the five-member group.

Also Read

'Jana Nayagan': SC to hear on Jan 15 plea filed by film's producer challenging Madras HC order

Chennai Ula Vintage bus service flagged off ahead of Pongal

Madhavaram and Manali lake boating facilities among Rs 39.78 crore civic works launched in North Chennai

Construction crane falls onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 29 people

Fully booked flights leave travelers high and dry for Pongal