Wasim Jaffer Applies For Selector Post: Why He Could Become India’s Chief Selector

Wasim Jaffer has applied for the selector's role. Photo: PTI

The BCCI is on the hunt for the fifth selector following the end of Ajit Agarkar's stint. The last day to apply for the vacant post was October 14. Parthiv Patel, who was expected to replace Agarkar as the chief selector, didn't apply for the job and he won't join the selection panel. The BCCI hasn't disclosed the names of former players who are in the race for the job. While the fans wait for an official word from the BCCI, PTI has reported that Wasim Jaffer has applied for the position.

Jaffer, who played 31 Tests and 2 ODIs between 2000 and 2008, now looks favourite to join the panel. The right-handed batter had a long domestic career and he piled up 19410 runs in 260 first-class matches. Batting at an average of 50.67, Jaffer hit 57 centuries and 91 fifties. Jaffer finished his List A career with 4849 runs in 118 matches. He only played 23 T20s.

Jaffer, who made his Test debut against South Africa in 2000, scored 1944 runs in 31 Tests and 10 runs in two ODIs. He was Virat Kohli's teammate in IPL and…

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