BCCI invites applications for one post in Men’s Selection Committee ahead of India’s tour of West Indies

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has posted an opening for one member.

In the Men’s Selection Committee ahead of India’s tour of West Indies. The deadline to apply for the post is set for 6 PM IST on June 30.

According to the BCCI’s release, the applicant for the Selection Committee post should have played at least seven Test matches, or 30 first-class matches, or 10 one-day internationals and 20 T20 international matches. The primary role of the committee member would be to select the Senior National Team for representation in Tests, One Day Internationals, Twenty/20 and any other format.

Furthermore, the applicant should have retired from the game at least five years prior to the deadline. Additionally, no member who has been a member of any Cricket Committee (as defined in the Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations of BCCI) for a total of five years shall be eligible to be a member of the Men’s Selection Committee.

The BCCI also outlined the responsibilities that will come with the role. The committee member will be expected to select the best possible team in a fair and transparent manner, plan and prepare a strong bench strength for the Senior National team, attend team meetings as and when required, travel to watch Domestic and International matches, prepare and provide evaluation reports of the respective team performances to the Apex Council of BCCI on a quarterly basis.

The committee member will also be expected to address the media on team selection as and when instructed by BCCI, appoint the captain for the team in each format, and adhere to the rules and regulations of BCCI.

The governing body of Indian cricket will shortlist candidates after a screening process and will invite the shortlisted candidates for personal interviews for further evaluation.