Former Team India captain Praveen Kumar has applied for a post in the BCCI's junior selection committee. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to establish an exclusive panel to scout and groom emerging talents from the grassroots level across the nation.
Praveen Kumar has applied to the board for a place on the panel. The former cricketer himself confirmed his application while speaking to the Indian Express. On September 28, the Indian Express reported on Kumar's next target.
The former pacer from Uttar Pradesh stated that he applied to become a member of the upcoming panel as he wants to give back to the nation's cricket ecosystem. He is confident of getting a job as he has previous experience in coaching and has worked for the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association as a selector.
"Yes, I have applied for the junior selection committee. I have retired, and I wanted to contribute to cricket. I have done coaching before, and I was a selector in UPCA earlier, so I thought of applying," the 39-year-old informed the media house.
There are multiple reports that for the juniors selection committee, multiple former cricketers have already sent their applications to the cricket board. Along with Praveen Kumar, former India cricketers like Ramesh Powar and Sudeep Tyagi are reportedly in the race to become a member of the upcoming committee.
Highlights of Praveen Kumar's India career
Praveen Kumar was known for his ability to swing the ball in both ways. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, he was at his peak with the Indian cricket team. He represented the Men in Blue in all three formats of the Game.
The former fast bowler played 6 Test matches for the team to pick up 27 wickets, including one 4-fer and one 5-fer. His best was in the One Day International format, where he performed in 68 matches to take 77 wickets with three 4-wicket hauls. In the shortest format of the game, Praveen Kumar clinched 8 wickets in 10 T20Is for a strike rate of 7.42.
He was India’s leading wicket-taker on the 2011 tour of England, securing 15 wickets including a 5-for at the iconic Lord's cricket ground. As Kumar could swing the ball both ways, his bowling style worked well under the English conditions. The home team batters were troubled by the swing. Against Australia, during the 2008 CB Series, Kumar bagged 10 wickets in 4 matches, and India emerged victorious in the series.
Ramesh Powar could be the head of the junior selection committee
Previous reports related to the junior selection committee claimed that Ramesh Powar could become the head of the committee. BCCI's aim in creating the committee is to strengthen the all-over talent pool by scouting prospects.
The committee's focus will be on scouting and grooming talent. Additionally, the members of the team will spread awareness so that the young cricketers can stay away from any illegal activities.
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