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Indian selectors to monitor potential ODI World Cup players in IPL
Indian selectors will monitor around 20 potential players for the 2027 ODI World Cup during the upcoming IPL season. The World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in October and November of 2027.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has assigned its five national selectors to monitor approximately 20 potential players for the upcoming ODI World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in October and November 2027. According to a BCCI source speaking with PTI, the selectors will monitor players during the IPL, which begins March 28. Ajit Agarkar leads the selection panel, which includes SS Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra, and Pragyan Ojha. Selectors will attend matches near their home bases and monitor other games on television. A BCCI official has refuted claims that Agarkar requested a contract extension through the 50-over World Cup.
Key Facts
- The BCCI has tasked its five national selectors with monitoring approximately 20 potential ODI World Cup players.
- The 2027 World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- The IPL begins March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- The selection panel is led by Ajit Agarkar.
- Other members of the selection panel include SS Das, RP Singh, Ajay Ratra, and Pragyan Ojha.
- Selectors will be present at matches near their bases and will monitor other games on TV.
- The selectors' contracts run until September 2024.
- Ajit Agarkar became chairman of selectors in July 2023.
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Research Sources
- The Hans India — Selectors to track ODI WC probables in IPL