According to a statement issued by the board, the application window will remain open until 5pm on September 5, 2026. The incoming panel will replace the current committee headed by former Tamil Nadu cricketer S Sharath, and also includes Ranadeb Bose (East Zone), Harvinder Singh Sodhi (North Zone), Pathik Patel (West Zone), and Krishen Mohan (Central Zone).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The current committee came on board in September 2021, and in 2023, former Karnataka wicketkeeper Thilak Naidu became the chief selector as Sharath moved to the senior men\u2019s selection panel. In 2025, Sharath moved back to being the chief junior selector and replaced Naidu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
During the current panel\u2019s tenure of five years, India won 2022 and 2026 Men\u2019s U19 World Cups under the leadership of Yash Dhull and Ayush Mhatre respectively. Outlining the mandate of the selection panel, the BCCI detailed the scope of work for the incoming members who will oversee player progression up to the Under-22 level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The members of the Junior Cricket Committee will be responsible for selecting age-group teams up to Under-22 for coaching camps and for India\u2019s junior fixtures against domestic and international opposition, both in India and overseas, across formats. The committee will also play an important role in developing a strong talent pool and bench strength for India\u2019s junior teams,\" further said the BCCI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
To be eligible for the role, candidates must meet specific criteria regarding past playing experience and administrative cooling-off periods. Applicants must be former players who have played a minimum of 25 First-Class matches and must have retired from the game at least five years prior.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The members of the Junior Cricket Committee will be responsible for selecting age-group teams up to Under-22 for coaching camps and for India\u2019s junior fixtures against domestic and international opposition, both in India and overseas, across formats. The committee will also play an important role in developing a strong talent pool and bench strength for India\u2019s junior teams,\" further said the BCCI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Furthermore, the board specified that any person who has completed a cumulative five-year tenure on any BCCI cricket committee will remain ineligible for selection. Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated through personal interviews following the screening process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n