Date:20/11/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/11/20/stories/2007112062901900.htm

Sport

BCCI’s guidelines to the selectors

Special Correspondent

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked the five national selectors to strictly adhere to a seven-point guideline.

The selectors have been asked to be present at national competitions, notably the Ranji Trophy Super League and Plate League matches.

One of the significant points in the guideline is that the selectors should not be associated with the agents of players and their activities.

The seven-point guideline issued on Sunday is as follows:

1. The selectors should watch more domestic matches, particularly the Ranji (both Super and Plate League), and that they should decide the matches to be seen at the beginning of the season in consultation with Hony. Secretary, BCCI.

2. The selectors shall have no association with the agents of players nor shall they participate in events organised by the player’s agents or contribute articles etc. where such agents are involved. They shall also have no contact with organisations that have interest in the business of cricket in any form whatsoever.

3. The selectors shall not sit in the dressing room when a match is in progress, whether a ODI or Test.

4. The selectors are not required to witness overseas matches when the Indian team is on tour. The Board’s constitution clearly defines that the selection committee — when the Indian team is playing abroad — will comprise the captain, vice-captain and coach, and that the selection meetings will be convened by the manager of the team. The provisions contained in the Board constitution shall be strictly observed when the Indian team is on tour.

Only press release

5. There shall be no press conference after a team is selected. There will merely be a press release issued by the Hony. Secretary giving details of the composition of the team selected. The members of the selection committee should not speak to the press on selection matters.

6. The selectors shall not write any column for any newspaper nor shall they appear in the electronic media as an expert.

7. Only one selector should watch an International match played in India. This shall be decided by the chairman of selectors who will prepare the list and convey the same to the Hony. Secretary.