Sunil Gavaskar warns incoming BCCI chief selector

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has issued a warning to the individual who succeeds Ajit Agarkar as the BCCI chief selector. As Agarkar’s tenure nears its end, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is expected to name a replacement in October.

Gavaskar noted that while the role of Chairman of the national selection committee is prestigious, it carries immense pressure and scrutiny. He cautioned that the position often results in a ‘target mark on the back,’ where successful decisions are overlooked while errors are magnified. He also highlighted that the chairman often bears the public blame for difficult decisions that may actually be forced upon them by other selectors.

The incoming chairman will face immediate challenges, including selecting the squad for India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand, which includes five T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests.