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Wasim Jaffer Applies for Vacant Senior National Selector Post
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News18•16-10-2026, 20:15
Wasim Jaffer Applies for Vacant Senior National Selector Post
- •Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has applied for the vacant senior national selector's post.
- •The position became vacant after the BCCI decided against renewing Ajit Agarkar's contract.
- •Jaffer played 31 Tests for India, scoring nearly 2,000 runs with five centuries.
- •He could be a strong contender for the chairman position based on his Test appearances, though Pragyan Ojha also has significant backing within the BCCI.
- •The final decision will be made by the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape.
Key Questions Answered
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has confirmed that he has applied for the vacant senior national selector's position after the BCCI decided against renewing Ajit Agarkar's contract.
Applicants must have played a minimum of seven Tests, or 30 first-class matches, or 10 ODIs and 20 first-class matches. Additionally, candidates must have retired from cricket for at least five years.
Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha is currently serving as the interim chief selector by virtue of having played the most number of tests in the committee.
