BCCI Invites Applications for Junior Cricket Committee with Expanded Roles
The BCCI has invited applications for five positions on its Junior Cricket Committee, responsible for selecting age-group teams up to Under-22 and developing India's junior talent pool. The new panel will replace the current committee whose term ends in 2026. Alongside selection duties, the committee will now also educate young players about risks related to drugs, betting, and match-fixing. Applicants must be former cricketers with at least 25 First-Class matches and retired for five years. The deadline to apply is September 5, 2026.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
zeenews broke this story on 24 Aug, 08:38 am. Other outlets followed.