BCCI Appoints MSK Prasad As Chairman of Selectors Wednesday Sep 21,2016

M S K Prasad(41) was appointed as the new chairman of selectors on Wednesday Sep 21,2016 at the BCCI's 87th annual general meeting in Mumbai

M S K Prasad, who was a part of the previous panel as the South Zone representative, replaced Sandeep Patil as Chairman of the selectors.

The 41-year-old Prasad, hailing from Andhra Pradesh, played six Tests and 17 ODIs in his brief international career.

Devang Gandhi, Jatin Paranjpe and Sarandeep Singh were the new additions to the selection panel. Of the three, Paranjpe does not have Test experience and has only played ODIs

The 45-year-old Devang Gandhi, who has 4 Tests and 3 ODIs to his credit, will be representing the east zone, while Jatin Paranjpe will be west zone's representative. Former off-spinner Sarandeep Singh is the selector from north zone, replacing Vikram Rathour.

The 44-year-old Jatin Paranjpe, a former left-handed batsman, has only played 4 ODIs. Sarandeep Singh, on the other hand, has 3Tests and 5 ODIs under his belt, making him compliant with the Lodha committee recommendations.

In overall analysis, the new selection committee has a combined international experience of 13 Tests and 31 ODIs.