Following Chetan Sharma’s removal from the place as a result of his involvement in a sting operation, Shiv Sunder Das has taken on the function of interim chief selector, working the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Sharma’s dismissal got here after he was discovered discussing confidential info concerning Crew India gamers and choice processes. In recent times, there was an absence of curiosity amongst distinguished figures in making use of for the nationwide selector’s job. That is believed to be because of the perceived lack of stature related to these roles, resulting in them not being taken severely.
The chairman of the senior choice panel receives an annual wage of INR 1 crore, whereas the opposite 4 members are paid INR 90 lakhs per 12 months. The final time famend former cricketers held the place was in the course of the tenures of Dilip Vengsarkar (2006-2008) and Krishnamachari Srikkanth (2008-2012).
The comparatively decrease pay, in comparison with what former cricketers earn by way of broadcasting, ads, and academies, makes the function of chief selector much less interesting. This has discouraged notable people like Virender Sehwag from contemplating the place.
“Throughout CoA’s time, Viru (Sehwag) was requested to use for head coach’s job after which it went to Anil Kumble. It’s unlikely he’ll apply himself and in addition the pay bundle isn’t one thing that will likely be financially viable for somebody of his stature,” a BCCI official was quoted as saying by PTI.
“But when we speak about stature, solely he makes the minimize from North Zone,” he added.
The BCCI official additional prompt that rising the wage of the chief selector to round INR 4-5 crore may entice famend names in Indian cricket and deal with problems with battle of curiosity.
“It’s not that BCCI can’t pay a md of selectors at the least ₹4-5 crore. It will probably really remedy loads of these battle of curiosity points which stop distinguished gamers from even pondering of coming into choice committee,” he defined.
