The World’s Richest Cricket Body Struggles to Fill Chief Selector Role
In a country filled with top-class cricketers, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is having difficulty in luring notable stars for the chief selector role ahead of the World Cup 2023. To fill the vacancy, the Indian board has now posted an advertisement for the BCCI Selection Committee. The new selector will also replace Chetan Sharma, who stepped down in February after a scandalous television sting operation.
Top Players Not Hoped to Apply
The requirement for the post is that the individual must have played 24 Tests, however, BCCI is not expecting any renowned players to apply. The aim is to fill the position within the next 30 days, as the selection of the World Cup 2023 team is of utmost importance.
Reasons for Struggles
In the land of Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar, among many other cricket legends, BCCI is having difficulties with the process. The reasons for this are numerous, not only due to the lack of a large paycheck, but also because of the conflict of interest allegations that have tarnished previous potential candidates. The last time, Venkatesh Prasad was the only big name who applied.
Conclusion
BCCI is struggling to fill the chief selector role, despite India being home to some of the greatest cricket players in the world. The lack of a big salary and conflict of interest allegations have been the main reasons behind the difficulty of the process. The board is now looking to fill the position within the next 30 days, in order to ensure the selection of the World Cup 2023 team is done in a timely manner.