Ajay Ratra replaces Salil Ankola in Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday appointed former India wicket-keeper Ajay Ratra as a selector for the men’s cricket team.
Ratra replaces Salil Ankola in the five-member panel, effective from Thursday.
The change comes as the team gears up for the Duleep Trophy, with Ratra representing North Zone on the committee chaired by Ajit Agarkar.
Ankola’s departure was necessitated to maintain the balance of regional representation within the selection panel.After Agarkar’s appointment as chief selector last year, both Agarkar and Ankola represented the West Zone. Ratra’s inclusion restores the equilibrium.
“The Cricket Advisory Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday named Mr Ajay Ratra as the newest member of the Men’s Selection Committee headed by Mr Ajit Agarkar. Mr Ratra will replace Mr Salil Ankola in the Committee,” read a BCCI statement.
Ratra expressed his gratitude and eagerness to take up his new responsibilities.
“It is a huge honour and a challenge. I look forward to contributing to Indian cricket,” Ratra told PTI shortly after the announcement.