Sachin Tendulkar posted this photo of him with Ajit Agarkar and Yuvraj Singh.©Instagram
Former India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar has been named the BCCI’s chief selector for the Indian men’s cricket team on Tuesday. represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs and four T20Is, in addition to playing 110 first-class, 270 List A and 62 T20 matches. A former fast bowler, he was part of India’s victorious side in the inaugural T20 World Cup held in South Africa in 2007. He still holds the record for the fastest half-century by an Indian batsman in ODI, achieved with a 21-ball fifty against Zimbabwe in 2000.
On Tuesday, Agarkar was also seen having lunch with Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. “Two things that keep us close are friendship and food. Meet this couple for a great lunch. #london #lunch #friends,” Sachin Tendulkar wrote in an Instagram post with a photo.
“It was just a hello and a day for me guys!! You’ll be lucky!! My golf buddies are enjoying it,” West Indian great Brian Lara commented on the photo.
After his playing career, Agarkar was appointed as the Chief Selector for the senior Mumbai Team and assumed coaching responsibilities with the Delhi Capitals. The committee further recommended Mr. Agarkar for the role of chairman of the men’s selection committee based on seniority (total number of test matches).
Gentlemen’s Selection Committee: Ajit Agarkar (Chairman), Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, Sridharan Sharath.
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