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Jaffer applies for role of India men's national selector

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 6:12 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Jaffer applies for role of India men's national selector
Summary

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer applied for the India men's national selector position on October 16, 2026. If selected, he would serve as the chair of the selectors' committee, owing to his experience from playing 31 Tests. Jaffer's application follows a period of scrutiny regarding India's selection process, highlighting a push for more former players in decision-making roles. The Indian cricket board has yet to announce any further details regarding the selection timeline.

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  • •Wasim Jaffer applied for the national selector role on October 16, 2026.
  • •He played 31 Tests for the Indian cricket team.
  • •Selection of the committee chair is based on playing experience.
  • •Scrutiny surrounds India's current selection process.
  • •No further details on the selection timeline have been provided.
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  • 6:12 PMESPNcricinfo — Jaffer applies for India men's national selector post
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If selected, Jaffer would be the chair of the selector's committee by virtue of having played the most Tests (31)

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